Kramer Electronics VP-725xl 1 Introduction , 2 Getting Started

Introduction

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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 Kra mer VP-725xl Presentation 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-725xl Presentation 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 t he original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4

2.1 Quick 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 from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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

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