KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-729
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-000362 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-729 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5
4 Installing in a Rack 8
5 Connecting the VP-729 9
5.1 Connecting a PC 11
5.2 Connecting the VP-729 via the ETHERNET Port 11
6 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 12
6.1 Switching an Input 12
6.2 The PIP Button Feature 13
6.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 17
6.4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 18
7 Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 19
7.1 The Input Screen 20
7.2 The Picture Screen 22
7.3 The Output Screen 23
7.4 The PIP Screen 25
7.5 The Audio Screen 26
7.6 The Geometry Screen 27
7.7 The Setup Screen 28
7.8 The Advanced Setup Screen 30
7.9 The Info Screen 35
8 Using Text Overlay 36
9 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 38
9.1 Downloading from the Internet 38
9.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 39
9.3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware 39
10 Technical Specifications 44
11 VP-729 Communication Protocol 49
11.1 Error Codes Description 60
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-729 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-729 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 7
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-729 Rear Panel 10
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 11
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 11
Figure 6: PIP Source over Background 14
Figure 7: The SWAP Status 15
Figure 8: IR Remote Control Transmitter 18
Figure 9: MENU Items 19
Figure 10: Input Screen 20
Figure 11: Picture Screen 22
Figure 12: Output Screen 23
Figure 13: PIP Screen 25
Figure 14: Audio Screen 26
Figure 15: Geometry Screen 27
Figure 16: Setup Screen 28
Figure 17: Advanced Setup Screen 30
Figure 18: Misc Screen 31
Figure 19: Input Functions 33
Figure 20: Output Functions 34
Figure 21: Active Video Functions 35
Figure 22: Information Screen 35
Figure 23: Text Overlay Application Screen 36
Figure 24: Splash Screen 39
Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window 40
Figure 26: Device Selection Window 40
Figure 27: Selecting the Device Window 41
Figure 28: Loading the Hex 41
Figure 29: RS-232 Window 42
Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 42
Figure 31: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 43
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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 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-729 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-729 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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