Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA user manual Overview

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Overview

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The VP-725XLAis a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections and balanced stereo audio. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite, s-Video (Y/C), component (RGB), computer graphics, and HDMI, plus a single USB input. Each section can be operated as an individual switcher contained in one box. It also scales any of the 21 inputs up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch-free switching between sources through FTB™ (fade-thru-black) switching technology.

The VP-725XLA:

Features Silicon Optix HQV® Video Processing - (Hollywood Quality Video) which represents the state-of-the-art in video processing technology, with the highest quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals

Features high-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down, de-interlacing and full up- and down-scaling of computer graphics video input signals1

Is HDTV Compatible and HDCP compliant2

Includes Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching – the video fades to black and then the new input fades from black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches

Features K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology – ultra stable picture-in-picture, picture-and-picture, and split screen capability. Any video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a computer graphics video source or vice versa with window positioning and sizing controls3

Supports Multi-Formats – Auto, NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and

SECAM

Includes scaled computer and HDTV outputs – a single output signal in three formats (15-pin HD (UXGA), RGBHV, and HDMI) simultaneously

Includes HDTV output resolutions – 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

Has a USB front panel port for reading and displaying JPEG picture files

Features multiple color space – RGB or YUV output

Supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs4

1 Accommodates the frame-rate of a converted movie (24 frames per second) to video frequencies (25 frames per second (PAL); 30 frames per second (NTSC)

2 The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license agreement allows only copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass to the HDMI output

3 See section 7.4

4 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 computer resolutions

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Contents NeVc Contents Tables FiguresPage Getting Started IntroductionQuick Start 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 Input Color Space Connecting to the VP-725XLA via RS-232Rgbs and RGsB PINOUTs Rgbs and RGsB PinoutsStraight 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 Main Source Understanding the PIP Feature1PIP Source Appearance Availability PIP SourceFreezing the Image Locking and Unlocking the Front PanelDisplaying a Blank Screen 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 SpecificationsResolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video SignalStandard 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 Codes Error CodesError code Description Limited Warranty 2900-000392 REV 3B