Kramer Electronics VP-719xl, VP-723xl, VP-724xl, VP-720xl Connecting a PC, Connecting the PC

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Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler

6.1 Connecting a PC

You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-724xlvia the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware.

To connect a PC to a VP-724xlunit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended):

Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-724xlunit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC

To connect a PC to a VP-724xlunit, without using a Null-modem adapter:

Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-724xlunit, forming a cross-connection1, as Figure 10 illustrates

	DB9 (FromPC)	DB9 (To Presentation
	DB9 (FromPC)	Switcher / Scaler)
		Switcher / Scaler)

Figure 10: Connecting the PC

1 Also known as a Null-modem connection

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Contents Models Contents Figures OSD Output Status TablesGetting Started IntroductionQuick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic stepsOverview Overview Illustrate the VP-719xlPresentation Switcher / Scaler Your Presentation Switcher / ScalerVP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel1 VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel1 VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel1 VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Feature Function Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler FeaturesRCA Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler FeaturesInstructions for Rack-Mounting Installing on a RackBefore Installing on a Rack Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity RangeConnecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel Connecting the PC Connecting a PCSwitching an Input Presentation Switcher / Scaler ButtonsSelecting the PIP Source PIP Button FeaturePIP Source Appearance Availability2 Activating the PIP FeaturePIP Source Orange Frame Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap PIP CharacteristicsResizing the PIP Moving the Position of the PIP PIP Size Split ScreenLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel Infra-Red Remote Control TransmitterInfra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Eys Function Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter FunctionsSource Geometry Utility Information Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD Menu ScreensBrightness Gamma ColorControlling the Brightness and Contrast Setting Function Range DefaultControlling the Gamma and Color Button Function Range DefaultControlling the Scale Geometry Selecting the SourceGeometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Graphic Source Setting the Scale FeaturesButton Function Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and PositionGeometry Scale Functions Button UnctionGeometry Zoom Ratio Screen OSD Enlarge StatusNavigation Control Keys Preset Position Control KeysChoosing the Graphic Utility Settings Configuring via the Utility ScreensNTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, Secam Graphic Setting Utility Screen FeaturesChoosing the Video Utility Settings Button Unction Ange DefaultChoosing the PIP Utility Settings Choosing the Audio Utility SettingsChoosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings PIP Setting Utility Screen FeaturesSeamless Switch Utility Screen Features Set the Source Prompt Blank Color Choosing the OSD Utility SettingsFor advanced users only Choosing the Output Utility SettingsOutput Setting Utility Screen Features ResolutionUser Mode Setting Definitions User Mode SettingOclk Choosing Advanced Utility Settings Choosing Factory ResetAdvanced Utility Screen Features Setting an Input to a Non-standard Resolution Example User Define Measure FeaturesNon-standard Resolution in the Information Screen Verifying Configuration Details via the Information ScreenTechnical Specifications YC1 YC2 VGA1 10 VP-724xl Communication ProtocolControl Function Param Comment Type For Set Description AV1 AV2PIP Set PAL Get Video V-Position for ~39 Set ~32 Audio Setting Get VolumeControl Function Param Comment Type NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PALGet Size Set ~36 Get Size Set ~255Get Set ~36 Video Standard Off Get Set OSD Setting Blank Color Blue BlackSecam 0 CR Load Gamma/Color Presentation CinemaVideo Stand Return Z 8 1080i CR Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000034 REV