Kramer Electronics VP-724xl, VP-723xl, VP-720xl, VP-719xl user manual Introduction, Getting Started

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-719xl/ VP-720xl/VP-723xl /VP-724xlPresentation Switcher / Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

￿￿Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and churches

￿￿Production studios, rental and staging

￿￿Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes

The package includes the following items:

￿￿VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-723xl /VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler

￿￿Power cord2

￿￿Infra-red remote control transmitter

￿￿Null-modem adapter

￿￿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

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site 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 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 FeaturesBefore Installing on a Rack Installing on a RackRecommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range Instructions for Rack-MountingConnecting 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 Orange Frame Activating the PIP FeaturePIP Source Appearance Availability2 Resizing the PIP PIP CharacteristicsToggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap 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 FunctionsBrightness Gamma Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD Menu ScreensColor Source Geometry Utility InformationControlling 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 FeaturesGeometry Scale Functions Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and PositionButton Unction Button FunctionGeometry Zoom Ratio Screen OSD Enlarge StatusNavigation Control Keys Preset Position Control KeysChoosing the Graphic Utility Settings Configuring via the Utility ScreensChoosing the Video Utility Settings Graphic Setting Utility Screen FeaturesButton Unction Ange Default NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, SecamChoosing the PIP Utility Settings Choosing the Audio Utility SettingsSeamless Switch Utility Screen Features PIP Setting Utility Screen FeaturesChoosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Set the Source Prompt Blank Color Choosing the OSD Utility SettingsOutput Setting Utility Screen Features Choosing the Output Utility SettingsResolution For advanced users onlyOclk User Mode SettingUser Mode Setting Definitions Advanced Utility Screen Features Choosing Factory ResetChoosing Advanced Utility Settings 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 Control Function Param Comment Type For Set Description 10 VP-724xl Communication ProtocolAV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 VGA1PIP Control Function Param Comment Type Set ~32 Audio Setting Get VolumeNTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL Set PAL Get Video V-Position for ~39Get Set ~36 Get Size Set ~255Get Size Set ~36 Secam Off Get Set OSD Setting Blank Color Blue BlackVideo Standard Video Stand Return Z 8 1080i CR Load Gamma/Color Presentation Cinema0 CR Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000034 REV