Kramer Electronics VP-725NA user manual Introduction

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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-725NAPresentation

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)

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Contents VP-725NA Page Page Contents Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview Hdtv Compatibility and Hdcp complianceVP-725NA Overview Defining Edid About Hdmi Defining the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler About HdcpVP 725NA Front Panel Feature Function USBMIC Control Rear Panel Feature Function Audio InputComp Output BNC Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Connecting the VP-725NAPage Connecting to the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Connecting to the VP-725NA via RS-232 Rgbs and RGsB PinoutsRgbs and RGsB Pinouts Input Color Space Connecting the VP-725NA via the Ethernet port Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem AdapterClick OK Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Using the Operating ModesFive Independent One Scaler Switchers DefinitionSwitching an Input to an Output Switching the VP-725NA as Five Independent SwitchersUnderstanding the Audio Features Switching the VP-725NA as a ScalerAdjusting the Audio Level Adjusting the Audio Input and Audio Output Levels PIP Source Understanding the PIP FeatureUsing the Microphone Control Modes Main SourceActivate the PIP Feature by Locking and Unlocking the Front PanelFreezing the Image Displaying a Blank ScreenConfiguring and Controlling the VP-725NA Configuring the VP-725NA via the OSD Menu ScreensInput Screen Setting Function Default Input ScreenPicture Screen Setting Function Default Picture ScreenOutput Screen Setting Function Selection/Range Default Output ScreenVirtual Wide Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio PIP Screen Setting Function Default PIP ScreenAudio Screen Setting Function Default Audio ScreenAudio Level Screen Geometry Screen Setting Function Default Application Available SettingsGeometry Screen Setup Screen Setup Screen Setting Function DefaultSlideshow Feature HdcpAdvanced Setup Screen Mode Set Functions Setting Selection/Range DefaultOSD Functions Setting Selection/Range Default Misc Setup Screen Setting Function Default Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USBInput Setup Screen Input Setup Screen Setting Function Range DefaultOutput Setup Screen Output Functions Setting DefaultInfo Screen Active Video FunctionsOperating via the LCD Display Operating via ETHERNET/Serial PortOperating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Key FunctionUsing Text Overlay Defines the Text Overlay Application ScreenFeature Function Text Overlay Application ScreenTechnical Specifications InputsTechnical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal 10 VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA SecamOutput Hdmi Type Zoom Geometry Diagonal Projection Reset Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Swap Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Max Off 25 for Get Command Error Codes Error CodesVP-725NA VP-725NA Communication Protocol Safety Warning