KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-728
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-000363 Rev 9
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5
4 Installing in a Rack 9
5 Connecting the VP-728 10
5.1 Connecting a PC 13
6 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 14
6.1 Switching an Input 14
6.2 The PIP Button Feature 15
6.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 19
6.4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 20
7 Configuring the VP-728 via the OSD MENU Screens 21
7.1 The Input Screen 22
7.2 The Picture Screen 24
7.3 The Output Screen 25
7.4 The PIP Screen 27
7.5 The Audio Screen 28
7.6 The Geometry Screen 29
7.7 The Setup Screen 30
7.8 The Advanced Setup Screen 32
7.9 The Info Screen 37
8 Using Text Overlay 38
9 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 40
9.1 Downloading from the Internet 40
9.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 41
9.3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware 41
10 Technical Specifications 46
11 VP-728 Communication Protocol 51
11.1 Error Codes Description 62
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 8
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-728 Rear Panel 12
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 13
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 13
Figure 6: PIP Source over Background 16
Figure 7: The SWAP Status 17
Figure 8: IR Remote Control Transmitter 20
Figure 9: MENU Items 21
Figure 10: Input Screen 22
Figure 11: Picture Screen 24
Figure 12: Output Screen 25
Figure 13: PIP Screen 27
Figure 14: Audio Screen 28
Figure 15: Geometry Screen 29
Figure 16: Setup Screen 30
Figure 17: Advanced Setup Screen 32
Figure 18: Misc Screen 33
Figure 19: Input Functions 35
Figure 20: Output Functions 36
Figure 21: Active Video Functions 37
Figure 22: Information Screen 37
Figure 23: Text Overlay Application Screen 38
Figure 24: Splash Screen 41
Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window 42
Figure 26: Device Selection Window 42
Figure 27: Selecting the Device Window 43
Figure 28: Loading the Hex 43
Figure 29: RS-232 Window 44
Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 44
Figure 31: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 45
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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 that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-728 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
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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
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades
are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer VP-728 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
2.2 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at
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http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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