Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Quick Start

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Introduction

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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-725XLAPresentation 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-725XLAPresentation Switcher / Scaler

Power cord2

Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery)

Null-modem adapter, rack “ears” and this user manual3

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 cables4

2.1Quick 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 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents NeVc Contents Tables FiguresPage Quick Start IntroductionGetting Started Kramer Simple Creative Technology VP-725XLA OverviewKramer Simple Creative Technology Overview About Hdmi Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerVP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Comp Feature FunctionDefine the rear panel of the VP-725XLA VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Rear Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-725XLA Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerConnecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rgbs and RGsB PINOUTs Connecting to the VP-725XLA via RS-232Rgbs and RGsB Pinouts Input Color SpaceStraight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet portClick OK Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Using the Operating Modes Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerOperation Modes Switching an Input to an Output Understanding the Audio Features Using the Microphone Control Modes PIP Source Appearance Availability Understanding the PIP Feature1PIP Source Main SourceDisplaying a Blank Screen Locking and Unlocking the Front PanelFreezing the Image Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD Menu Screens Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLAInput Screen Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range DefaultDefine the Picture screen Define the Output screen Define the PIP screen Define the Audio screen Audio Level Screen Defines the settings available for each application Application Available Settings Available Settings for Each ApplicationSlideshow Feature OSD Functions Mode Set FunctionsMisc Functions Setting Function Range Default Input Setup Screen Input FunctionsInformation Screen Output FunctionsOperating via the LCD Display Operating via the Infrared Remote Control TransmitterKey Function Infrared Remote Control Transmitter FunctionsOperating via ETHERNET/Serial Port Using Text OverlayFeatures and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Using Text OverlayTechnical Specifications1 of the VP-725XLA Technical SpecificationsStandard Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video SignalResolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark Resolution Vertical Remark Frequency Hz Technical Specifications of the Component Input SignalTechnical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal 11 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA Includes the Communication ProtocolHdmi VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right H VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Volume- left button Secam VP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 9 for Get Command 4 for Get Command Be ignore Error code Description Error CodesError Codes Limited Warranty 2900-000392 REV 3B