Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA user manual Contents

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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