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Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector. Because the

null-modem adapter (which already includes the flow control jumpering

described in Method A above) only requires pins 2, 3 and 5 to be connected, you

are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins.

Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter

6.4 Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port

You can connect the VP-725xl via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see

section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see

section 6.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.

See section 8.4 for Ethernet configuration.

6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725xl to the Etherne t port on your

PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default

IP Address of the VP-725xl during the initial configuration

After connecting the Ethernet port, co nfigure your network card as follows:

1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.

2. Select Properties and right-click Local Area Connection Properties.

3. Select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see

Figure 6).

Contents

Main Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL VP-725xl Model: Page Page Page 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started Page 3 Overview Page 4 Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Page Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 7 7 Table 1: Front Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-725xl: Page Page 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Page Page Page Page 7 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler Page Page 8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 20 8.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen. Figure 9: Input Screen Table 5: Input Screen Functions Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 21 8.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen. Figure 10: Picture Screen Table 6: Picture Screen Functions Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 22 8.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen. Figure 11: Output Screen Table 7: Output Screen Functions1 Page Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 24 8.1.4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen. Figure 12: PIP Screen Table 8: PIP Screen Functions Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 25 8.1.5 The Geometry Screen Table 10 defines the settings available for each application: Table 10: Available Settings for Each Application Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 26 8.1.6 The Setup Screen Figure 14 and Table 11 define the Setup screen. Figure 14: Setup Screen Table 11: Setup Screen Functions Page Figure 15 to Figure 18, and Table 13 to Table 16 define the Advanced Setup screens. Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 29 Table 14: Misc Functions Page Page Page Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 33 + Figure 21: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Table 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 9 Using Text Overlay Page Technical Specifications 36 10 Technical Specifications Table 19 includes the technical specifications: Table 19: Technical Specifications1 of the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Technical Specifications 37 Table 20: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal1 Table 21: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal Table 22: Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) Page 11 VP-725xl Communication Protocol VP-725xl Communication Protocol 40 Table 25 includes the Communication Protocol: Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725xl Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page VP-725xl Communication Protocol 51 11.1 Error Codes Table 26: The Error Codes Error code Description Kramer