Overview
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The VP-725xl is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format
sections. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite,
s-Video (Y/C), component (YUV), computer graphic s, and HDMI, plus a
single USB input. It also scales any video input 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.
In particular, the VP-725xl:
• 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-interla cing, noise reduction, and sc aling
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 six switchers in one – Five 4x1 dedicated signal format switchers (4x1
composite, 4x1 s-Video (Y/C), 4x1 component (RGB/YUV), 4x1 computer
graphics (15-pin HD), 4x1 HDMI) and one 21x1:3 scaled output switcher
• Includes scaled computer & HDTV outputs – A single output signal in
three formats (15-pin HD, RGBHV, and HDMI) simultaneously
• Includes HDTV output resolutions – 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
• Includes USB port on front panel for reading and displaying JPEG picture
files
• Features multiple color space – RGB or YUV output
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 copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass
to the HDMI output only
3 See section 7.2