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Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Quick Start

Models: VP-725XLA

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1 Introduction

Introduction

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 Kramer VP-725XLAPresentation 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-725XLAPresentation 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 the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment

•Review the contents of this user manual

•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4

2.1Quick 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 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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Kramer Electronics user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Quick Start, VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Contents

NeVc Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler ContentsInstalling in a Rack Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerTechnical Specifications Using Text OverlayFigures TablesPage 2 Getting Started 1 Introduction2.1 Quick Start VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerKRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY The VP-725XLA 3 OverviewIn addition, the VP-725XLA Control the VP-725XLA 3.1 About HDMI 4 Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerFigure 1 VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerFunction Table 1 Front Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler FeaturesFeature Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-725XLA KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerFigure 2 VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics sources from 1 to Table 2 Rear Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler FeaturesKRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 5 Installing in a RackThis section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit 6.1 Connecting the VP-725XLA 6 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler2. Connect one or more of the following balanced stereo audio sources1 Vnei Figure 3 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 6.3 Connecting to the VP-725XLA via RS-2326.4 Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port 6. Click OK Figure 8 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 6.5 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/OutputFigure 9 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 10 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output7.1 Using the Operating Modes 7 Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / ScalerTable 4 The Operation Modes 7.2 Switching an Input to an Output 7.3.1 Adjusting the Audio Level 7.3 Understanding the Audio FeaturesThe MIC CONTROL1 section buttons include these Activate the PIP Feature by 7.4 Understanding the PIP Feature1Toggle between the PIP and screen source by Resize the PIP byChoose a new PIP source by Move the position of the PIP by7.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7.6 Freezing the Image8.1 Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD MENU Screens 8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLAFigure 13 Input Screen Table 6 Input Screen Functions Figure 13 and Table 6 define the Input screen8.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 14 Picture Screen Table 7 Picture Screen Functions Figure 14 and Table 7 define the Picture screen8.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 15 Output Screen Table 8 Output Screen Functions1 Figure 15 and Table 8 define the Output screen8.1.3 The Output Screen 8.1.4 The PIP Screen Figure 16 and Table 9 define the PIP screenFigure 16 PIP Screen Table 9 PIP Screen Functions See TableFigure 17 Audio Screen Table 10 Audio Screen Functions Figure 17 and Table 10 define the Audio screen8.1.5 The Audio Screen 2 Abbreviated as “Grp” in the OSD Figure 18 Audio Level Screensee Figure Figure 19 Geometry Screen Table 11 Geometry Screen Functions Table 12 defines the settings available for each application8.1.6 The Geometry Screen Table 12 Available Settings for Each Application Figure 20 and Table 13 define the Setup screen8.1.7 The Setup Screen Figure 20 Setup Screen Table 13 Setup Screen FunctionsTo prepare a slideshow Figure 21 Advanced Setup Screen 8.1.8.1 The Advanced Setup ScreenFigure 22 Misc Setup Screen Table 14 Mode Set Functions8 Enabled only for HD input resolutions 5 Available when input is not set to USBTable 16 Misc Functions 3 Obtained via the Capture functionFigure 24 Output Setup Screen Figure 23 Input Setup Screen Table 17 Input FunctionsFigure 25 Information Screen 8.1.9 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info ScreenTable 18 Output Functions 8.2 Operating via the LCD Display 8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control TransmitterFigure 27 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Table 19 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 9 Using Text OverlayTable 20 Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Using Text OverlayFeature Parameter Setting AreaTable 21 Technical Specifications1 of the VP-725XLA 10 Technical SpecificationsTable 21 includes the technical specifications Table 23 Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal Table 25 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Technical SpecificationsTable 27 Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal Technical SpecificationsVP-725XLA Communication Protocol 11 VP-725XLA Communication ProtocolTable 28 Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA Table 28 includes the Communication ProtocolVP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right VP-725XLA Communication ProtocolGeometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right H VP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 105 NTSC VP-725XLA Communication Protocol107 PAL-60 10 800x600VP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Note For set function command, parameter will Table 29 The Error Codes 11.1 Error CodesHOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICEP/N 2900-000392 REV 3B We welcome your questions, comments and feedback Safety Warning