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1. 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons The VP 724xl includes the following front panel buttons e 8INPUT SELECTOR buttons see section 7 1 e APIP button see section 7 2 e BLANK MUTE and FREEZE buttons e 6 OSD buttons e A RESET TO VGA button e A PANEL LOCK button see section 7 3 7 1 Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source It can also be programmed to freeze the image or display a blank screen when pressed again Refer to section 8 5 9 for details You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 11 illustrates AV 2 Figure 11 OSD Input Status 1 The VP 719xl VP 720xl and VP 723xl have 7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons 2 Not available on the VP 719xl 3 For glitchless transitions between inputs 4 To set the image transition speed fast safe or moderate see section 8 5 5 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 2 The PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP is used to present video and graphic sources simultaneously You can display e An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source display e An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source display 7 2 1 Selecting the PIP Source To use the PIP feature
2. a 2 a PWCbHCA e Green to the Y connector o 2 e Blue to the Pb Cb connector a gt Connector e Red to the Pr Cr connector gt 3 For Graphics freguencies connect 18 o PyCrRCA Red to the Y connector Connector e Green to the Pb Cb connector e Blue to the Pr Cr connector 19 YC24p Connector Connects to the s Video source 2 20 AV2 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 2 21 YC1 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 1 22 AV1 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 1 23 RS 232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Only the VP 724xl has 2 VGA connectors The VP 719xl VP 720xl and VP 723xl have just 1 VGA connector 2 50Hz or 60Hz interlaced video 3 Including HD 480p 576p 720p and 1080i 11 Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing the Presentation Switcher Scaler on a rack see section 5 1 and how to install on a rack see section 5 2 5 1 Before Installing on a Rack Before installing the machine in a 19 rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Table 3 Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage
3. 3X4 5X 6X 7X8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 X22 23 24 Figure 2 VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 1 Items 10 and 11 which appear in Table 1 are not included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15 which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler BLANK MUTE FREEZE Meu ENTER Am e aeea Ll OOo oo Presentation Switcher Scaler CGRLGR LGRLGR LGRLGR LGR a 115 230 VAC PEELE ELLE LE ELLIE 5060 He VIDEO OUT 1 Figure 4 VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 1 Item 10 which appears in Table 1 is not included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15 which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine 7 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler BLANK MUTE FREEZE VIDEO INPUTS 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz LINE AUDIO OUT SPKR OUT Figure 6 VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 1 Item 10 which appears in Table 1 is not included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15 which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler LGR LGR LGRLGR LGRLGR LGRILGR EEL EEL EEE ELLE LILLE Figure 8 VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel Present
4. or source video VGA2 Appears on Component graphics DVI VGA1 and AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 and component VGA2 video Does not appear on AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 and component Component graphics DVI VGA1 and video VGA2 7 2 2 Activating the PIP Feature After setting the PIP source you can activate the PIP by e Pressing the PIP button e Pressing the PIP key on the infra red remote control transmitter see section 7 4 Figure 16 e Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see section 8 5 4 Figure 35 7 2 3 The PIP Source Orange Frame Whether the PIP source is enclosed by an orange frame or not determines the functionality of the operation buttons on the machine and remote control transmitter For example when the Source Prompt is ON and the PIP Frame is ON you can instantly position the PIP using the preset position control keys When pressing the PIP button while the PIP Frame is ON see section 8 5 4 e The PIP appears enclosed in an orange frame e After a few seconds the orange frame disappears e When pressing the PIP button once again the orange frame reappears When pressing the PIP button while the PIP Frame is OFF see section 8 5 4 the PIP source toggles between PIP and no PIP with no orange frame 1 Even if the input signal is not connected In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen 2 Since the component input is compatible with both video and graphic sources the typ
5. 21 RESET TO VGA Button Press and hold for a few seconds to reset to the default output resolution 640x480 60Hz 22 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 1 When selected button illuminates See section 7 1 for details of how to program the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 2 Only the VP 724xl has 2 VGA INPUT SELECTOR buttons The VP 719xl VP 720xl and VP 723xl have just 1 VGA button 3 Not available on the VP 719xl 4 Also available via each INPUT SELECTOR button when programmed accordingly see section 7 1 5 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen 6 When pressing the button continuously you can speed up its response For step by step response press and release the button as many times as needed 7 Until you see the screen refresh 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 Rear Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 VIDEO OUT 1 Connects to the video acceptor for example a plasma display projector or HD15 Connector monitor that displays the scaled output In the default HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Pr PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 is Pp 2 VIDEO OUT2 Connects to the video acceptor for example a plasma display projector or HD15 Connector monitor that displa
6. 5 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 8 5 4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 8 5 5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 8 5 6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 8 5 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings nw N ee 12 12 12 12 13 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 21 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 37 Contents 8 5 7 1 The User Mode Setting 8 5 8 Choosing Factory Reset 8 5 9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 8 5 9 1 Setting an Input to a Non standard Resolution Example 8 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 9 Technical Specifications 10 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 4 VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 5 VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 6 VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 7 VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 8 VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 9 Connecting the VP 724xl Rear Panel Figure 10 Connecting the PC Figure 11 OSD Input Status Figure 12 PIP Source Figure 13 OSD SWAP Status Figure 14 PIP Size Split Screen Figure 15 Moving the Position of the PIP Figure 16 Infra Red Remote Contro
7. Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside Connect the Connect the VIDEO INPUTS video inputs cowone video outputs eH DVI VIDEO OUT 4 Composite DVI Graphics Computer s Video Video p Source Graphics Source Vi Player Player Plasma Display Display LGRLGR LG RLGR LGRLGR LGR L L R R Connect the PIIA EE Connect the audio inputs audio outputs AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 COMP DVI VGA1 VGA2 AUDIO IN LINE AUDIO OUT SPKR OUT Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an RS 232 optional Control port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 8 Use the MENU ENTER UR DOWN and buttons to set the machine via the OSD 2 J H 9_s Brightness Gamma and Select active Aspect Ratio Utilities Settings Information and Color source Zoom Graphic Setting Active Input Contrast Normal Video Setting PIP Source Presentation Audio Setting Resolution Cinema PIP Setting Software Version Nature Se
8. Graphics Source to the AUDIO IN DVI terminal block connector The audio of VGA Graphics Source 1 and VGA Graphics Source 2 to the AUDIO IN VGA1 and VGA 2 terminal block connectors respectively 3 Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 and VIDEO OUT 2 HD15F connectors to the video acceptors for example a Plasma monitor and a VGA monitor 1 From this section on all the information is relevant to the VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xl and VP 724xl machines unless noted otherwise 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 724xl After connecting your VP 724xl switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Pr 4 Alternatively you can connect an RGB signal not shown in Figure 9 as follows Red to the Y connector Green to the Pb Cb connector and Blue to the Pr Cr connector 5 Available only on the VP 724xl other models in this series have only one VGA graphic source 6 As reguired Not all devices need to be connected 7 In the HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Red or Pr PIN 2 is Green or Y PIN 3 is Blue or Pb 13 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Connect the LINE AUDIO OUT terminal block connector to one of the audio acceptors for example speakers not illustrated in Figure 9 5 Connect the SPKR OUT terminal block to a pair of loud speakers 6 The power cord the power connector
9. If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 refer to the Rack Adapters user manual download it at http www kramerelectronics com for installation instructions 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler To connect the VP 724xl for example see Figure 9 do the following 1 Connect one or more of the following video sources 2 composite video sources AV Source 1 and AV Source 2 to the RCA connectors AV1 and AV2 respectively 2 s Video sources s Video Source 1 and s Video Source 2 to the 4p connectors YC1 and YC2 respectively A component video source for example a Betacam VCR to the 3 RCA connectors Y Ph Ch and PCr 2 VGA graphics sources VGA Graphics Source 1 and VGA Graphics Source 2 to the HD15 connectors VGA 1 and VGA 2 respectively A DVI graphics source to the DVI connector 2 Connect the stereo audio sources not illustrated in Figure 9 The audio of CV Source 1 and CV Source 2 to the AUDIO IN AV1 and AV2 terminal block connectors respectively The audio of s Video 1 and s Video 2 to the AUDIO IN YC1 and YC2 terminal block connectors respectively The audio of the component video source the Betacam VCR to the AUDIO IN COMP terminal block connector The audio of the DVI
10. immediate switch without checking the resolution However the image transition may appear unstable Safe a smooth image transition the input resolution at the input is checked and outputted after a few seconds delay but it takes longer than fast Moderate between fast and safe Background Set the background screen color You can select the screen color black or blue when there is no active source Auto Search Activate the Auto Search to find the active source when the unit is powered up or deactivate the Auto Search when the unit is powered up displays the source selected prior to power down 35 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Figure 37 and Table 15 define the OSD Setting Utility screen ce Pr ome Blank Color j Figure 37 OSD Setting Utility Screen Table 15 OSD Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function EREPFIDD Set the OSD menu position V Position Time Out Set the timeout for source prompts and OSD menu OSD Size Set the OSD size to Normal or Double the normal size Source Prompt Set the Source Prompt Blank Color Set the blank color the color that appears on screen when the blank button is pressed 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 2 You cannot double the OSD size when the output resolution is 640x480 3 We recommend that yo
11. set the PIP source via the OSD menu by using either the OSD front panel buttons or the remote transmitter keys To set the PIP source do the following I 2 3 4 5 Select an input source Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu Press the DOWN button to move to the Utility icon and then press ENTER Scroll down to the PIP Setting icon and press ENTER Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select PIP Source press ENTER and select a PIP source from the drop down list box see Table 4 The PIP source prompt appears on the display see Figure 12 To exit the OSD menu press the MENU button several times until the OSD disappears Fie ap PIP if N ie Source _VGA2 P Pati Py Figure 12 PIP Source You can repeat the above procedure to change the current PIP source compliant to Table 4 1 That is composite s Video or component 2 That is DVI or VGA 3 Either a graphic source for a video PIP source or a video source for a graphic PIP source 17 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons When selecting one PIP source your Presentation Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays and the selected video source on all the graphic displays compliant to Table 4 Table 4 PIP Source Appearance Availability The selected PIP AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 or component Component graphics DVI VGA1
12. superimposed over the top right corner of the screen and the PANEL LOCK button blinks for a few seconds To unlock the front panel releasing the protection mechanism Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 for a few seconds until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds 7 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the Presentation Switcher Scaler remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter which Is a hand held instrument with a convenient keypad that receives its power from 2 AAA size 1 5V DC batteries Has a range of up to 15 meters Delivers instantaneous results Figure 16 and Table 5 define the infra red Remote Control Transmitter 1 However operation via RS 232 serial commands is still available 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 8 5 6 3 The illustration in Figure 16 shows an enlarged view of 3 separate parts of the infra red remote control transmitter 21 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons a gt PRESET POSITION CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW Adjusts the zoom position or moves the PIP position when the Source Prompt and the PIP frame are both ON Moves to top left corner Moves to top right corner Moves to top center Moves to middle right Moves to cen
13. 0i 16 1280x768 17 User Define 0 60Hz 3 Set 1 75Hz A Get 22 0 3 Output Refresh Rate 2 85Hz 3 50Hz 3 Set 23 0 1 Factory Reset O Cancel 1 ok 4 Get aig 0 Freeze Blank 3 Set 24 0 3 Advanced 1 Freeze 4 Get Input Buttom 2 Blank 3 Ignore 5 0 N A Load Gamma Color Normal 5 N A Load Gamma Color Presentation Load Gamma Color a 2 NA Cinema 5 3 N A Load Gamma Color Nature 5 4 N A Load Gamma Color User1 5 5 N A Load Gamma Color User2 6 Set 0 Power Down 7 Get E 1 Rower 1 Power On 6 Set 0 Off 7 Get 1 0 1 Freeze 1 On 6 Set 0 Off 7 Get on Blank 1 On 6 Set 0 Off 7 Get ol Mute 1 On Example 8 0 N A Resolution Refresh Rate Or Y 8 0 CR Video Stand return Z 8 0 1080i CR 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whet
14. 2 i postio Output etting a get Reset eset V Position Advanced Figure 33 Video Setting Utility Screen Table 11 Video Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default Color Format Selecting the color format lets you select RGB or Yuv colorspace When the Default setting is chosen the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution Standard Select the video standard Auto auto detects the standard Auto NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M SECAM Film Mode Select ON for 3 2 or 2 2 pulldown Color Set the color 0to128 64 Hue Set the hue 0to128 64 Sharpness Set the sharpness Oto 16 11 H Position Set the horizontal position of the display 0 to 20 15 V Position Set the vertical position of the display 0 to 39 10 1 That is Y B Y R Y colorspace also known as Y Cp Cr or Y Pp Pr 33 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings From the Audio Setting Utility screen see Figure 34 you can set the volume treble bass and choose between stereo and mono Figure 34 Audio Setting Utility Screen Table 12 Audio Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default Volume Adjust the volume 0 to 32 16 Treble Adjust treble Oto 12 6 Bass Adjust bass Oto12 6 Stereo Select Stereo ON or OFF ON 8 5 4 Choosing the PIP Utility Set
15. DOWN front panel OSD buttons otherwise e Use the OSD Menu buttons 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 8 5 6 19 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons PIP Source _ VGA 2 Figure 14 PIP Size Split Screen 7 2 5 2 Moving the Position of the PIP To move the position of the PIP as illustrated in Figure 15 use the OSD menu Utility gt gt PIP Setting gt gt H Position V Position When the Source Prompt is ON and the PIP Frame is ON you can instantly position the PIP using the preset position control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter When there is no orange frame use the Up and DOWN buttons Figure 15 Moving the Position of the PIP 1 On the machine or the navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel You can lock the front panel to safeguard the settings on the VP 724xl To lock the front panel Press the PANEL LOCK button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 for a few seconds until the Key Lock On OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds and all button LEDs turn off Pressing a button when the panel is locked displays the Key Lock On message
16. ECTOR buttons that can cycle between selecting a source freezing that source or deactivating that source and displaying a blank screen if programmed to do so Includes a BLANK button a MUTE button a FREEZE button a RESET TO VGA button to hardware reset the output resolution and a PANEL LOCK button Has two HD15F outputs that can be used as graphics or HDTV outputs Incorporates full ProcAmp for video correction and enhancement Offers high quality de interlacing 3 2 2 2 pulldown Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 16 9 transformation Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 Includes non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off and then on again Includes a built in Picture in Picture PIP inserter not available on the VP 719xl Control your Presentation Switcher Scaler From the front panel buttons Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter Remotely via RS 232 1 Eight on the VP 724xl 2 See section 8 5 9 3 For VP 723xl and VP 724xl 4 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters 5 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 6 See section 8 4 1 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cable
17. Kramer Electronics Ltd ah KRAMER USER MANUAL Models VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing on a Rack 5 1 Before Installing on a Rack 5 1 1 CAUTION 5 2 Instructions for Rack Mounting 6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 71 Switching an Input 72 The PIP Button Feature 7 2 1 _ Selecting the PIP Source 7 2 2 Activating the PIP Feature 7 23 The PIP Source Orange Frame 724 _ Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP 7 2 5 PIP Characteristics 7 2 5 1 Resizing the PIP 7 2 5 2 Moving the Position of the PIP 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 8 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 8 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 8 3 Selecting the Source 8 4 Controlling the Scale Geometry 8 4 1 Setting the Scale Features 8 4 2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position 8 4 2 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 8 4 2 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 8 5 Configuring via the Utility Screens 8 5 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 8 5 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 8
18. M Decreases the resolution zooming out to WS mr z display more of the screen at a reduced size CLAN eS the audio level Figure 16 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Table 5 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function OUT Selects the output resolution FREEZE Pauses the output video POWER Cycles power INPUT SELECTOR 8 separate keys for selecting each of the following sources AV1 AV2 COMP Component YC1 YC2 VGA1 VGA2 and DVI INFO Defines the main source PIP source whether mute is activated output mode as well as the firmware version number PRESET POSITION Adjusts the zoom position or moves the PIP position when the Source Prompt CONTROL is ON AUTO IMAGE Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks unlocks the front panel NAVIGATION CONTROL Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen all keys adjusts the zoom position 4 keys moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF 4 keys resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON 2 keys AUTO GAIN Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast SWAP Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content PIP Selects the picture in picture function and il
19. R 3 Video Standard PAL i 4 Video Standard PAL N 5 Video Standard PAL M 6 Video Standard SECAM 3 Set F RPE 0 Off 4 Get 8 0 1 Video Setting Film Mode On 3 Set 9 0 1 Audio Setting 0 Off 4 Get Stereo 1 On 3 Set us i R 4 Get 10 0 1 PIP Setting PIP On Off 0 Off 1 On 0 VGA 1 1 VGA 2 VP 724 Only 2 DVI 3 Component 3 Set aes 4 YC 1 4 Get 11 0 9 PIP Setting PIP Source 5 AV 1 6 YV 2 7 AV 2 8 Scart 9 TV 0 1 25 1 1 16 3 Set RO 2 1 9 4 Get 12 0 5 PIP Setting PIP Size 3 4 4 4 Split 5 UserDefine 3 Set TM 0 Off 4 Get 13 0 1 PIP Setting PIP Frame i On z St 0 Fast a a 14 0 2 niau ION 1 Moderate 2 Safe 3 Set 15 0 2 Seamless Switch 0 Black 4 Get Background 1 Blue 3 Set 16 0 2 Seamless Switch 0 Off 4 Get Auto Search 1 On 3 Set poi 0 Off 4 Get 17 0 1 OSD Setting Startup Logo 1 On 3 Set PAS 0 Normal 4 Get 18 0 1 OSD Setting Size 1 Double 3 Set FE 0 Off 4 Get 19 0 1 OSD Setting Source Prompt On 3 Set cn 0 Blue 4 Get 20 0 1 OSD Setting Blank Color 1 Black 47 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Control Param Function Type Function for Set Paien Comment 0 640x480 1 800x600 2 1024x768 3 1280x1024 4 1600x1200 5 852x1024i 6 1024x1024i 7 1366x768 3 Set i 8 1365x1024 4 Get 21 0 17 Output Resolution 9 1280x720 10 720x483 11 852x480 12 1400x1050 13 480P 14 720P 15 108
20. Setting 2 Get ne Bass 1 Set Cr M 2 Get 37 0 36 PIP Setting H Position 1 Set Wn ve 2 Get 38 0 36 PIP Setting V Position 1 Set PIP Setting User Define 2Get 39 0 255 v size 1 Set Y PIP Setting User Define 2 Get Au 0729 H Size Peet bay 0 36 OSD Setting H Position 2 Get 1 Set aa V Preiti 2 Get 42 0 36 OSD Setting V Position 1 Set yg 3 60 OSD Setting OSD TimeOut 2 Get 0 VGA 1 1 VGA 2 VP 724 Only 2 DVI 3 Component 3 Set 4 YC 1 4 Get 0 0 9 Select Input Source 5 AV 6 YV 2 7 AV 2 8 Scart 9 TV 0 Normal 1 Wide Screen 3 Set 0 5 Geometry 2 Pan amp Scan 4 Get Video Aspect Ratio 3 43 4 16 9 5 UserDefine 3 Set 2 0 3 Geometry Ff a 4 Get Video Nonlinear 2 Middle O Full Screen 1 Native 3 Set 3 0 5 Geometry 2 NonLinear 4 Get VGA Aspect Ratio 3 4 3 4 16 9 5 UserDefine 0 Off 1 150 2 20096 3 225 4 250 3 Set 4 0 10 Zoom 5 275 4 Get Zoom Ratio 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724xl Communication Protocol Control s Param Function Type Function for Set Description Comment 3 Set 5 0 2 Graphics Setting H ia 4 Get Color Format 2 YUV 3 Set 0 Default 4 Get 6 0 2 Video Setting Color Format 1 RGB 2 YUV 0 Video Standard Auto 1 Video Standard NTSC 2 Video Standard NTSC sfat 4 43 a 0 6 H
21. Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and churches e Production studios rental and staging e 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 e VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xl VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Power cord e Infra red remote control transmitter e Null modem adapter e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 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 1
22. _Typel lFunction Param lCRDone gt CR Get Command Y Control_Typel lFunctionl Param iCR Reply ZControl_TypellFunctionmParamll CR Example 1 Ym I1m 7 mO 127mCR gt set Contrast value 4th byte is between 0 and 127 Z 1780 127MCR gt gt Reply value DoneCR gt command setting success 2 Ym4m21mO 17mCR gt get current output resolution 4th byte is between 0 and 17 Z4 21M0 17MCR gt gt Reply value 3 YNmON35ECR gt Volume down Each time we apply this command will decrease the volume level by one step _OE35mCR gt gt Reply value DoneCR gt command setting success Definition E ASCII Code 0x20 CR Ascii Code 0xD or OxA After set type Command setting system will respond a string as Done Control Function Param Function Comment Type for Set Description 0 0 N A Output 0 1 N A Freeze 0 2 N A Power 0 3 N A AV1 0 4 N A AV2 0 5 N A Comp 0 6 N A YC1 0 7 N A YC2 0 8 N A VGA1 0 9 N A VGA2 VP724 Only 0 10 N A DVI 0 11 N A Information 0 12 N A Area Left Up 0 13 N A Area Middle Up 43 B VP 724xl Communication Protocol Control Param Function Type Function for Sat Description Comment 0 14 N A Area Right Up 0 15 N A Area Left Center 0 16 N A Area Middle Center 0 17 N A Area R
23. amless Switch User 1 OSD Setting Output Setting resolution refresh rate Factory Reset Advanced Features Step 6 Operate the machine see section 10 Operate via the front panel buttons OSD IR remote control Control panel and RS 232 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xl VP 724xl is a Presentation Switcher Scaler designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications It is a true multi standard video to RGBHV pixel scaler and a seamless presentation switcher It converts video s Video component video VGA through UXGA and DVI signals to a range of user selectable VESA and HDTV pixel rates as well as some other special resolutions Using the Presentation Switcher Scaler you can select any one of the inputs and scale that input to the output at the set resolution The Presentation Switchers Scalers support the following user selectable pixel rates e VGA 640x480 e 1024x1024i e 480p e SVGA 800x600 e 1366x768 e 720p e XGA 1024x768 e 1365x1024 e 1080i e SXGA 1280x1024 1280x720 e 1400x1050 e UXGA 1600x1200 e 720x483 e 1280x768 e 852x1024i e 852x480 e__ User Define Each Presentation Switcher Scaler e Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a higher line and pixel rate format providing native resolution video for LCD DLP and Plasma displays e Up and down s
24. ation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF 2 IR Receiver LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands 3 AV1 Press to select the composite video audio source 1 4 S AV2 Press to select the composite video audio source 2 5 5 _ YC1 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 1 6 z 8 YC2 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 2 7 2 3 COMPONENT _ Press to select the component video audio source 8 z DVI Press to select the DVI audio source 9 Z VGA 1 Press to select the VGA audio source 1 10 VGA 2 Press to select the VGA audio source 2 11 PIP Button Toggles the picture in picture function see section 7 2 12 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display 13 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output 14 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 15 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu screen 16 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen 17 Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen 18 DOWN Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen 19 UPButton Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 20 Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen
25. cales any graphics resolution to any other resolution e Incorporates a unique graphics scaling engine with image enhancement algorithms which are built into the firmware e Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise e Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size e Includes a built in power amplifier of 2x5Watt RMS ample to fill a presentation room Audio volume can be easily and rapidly controlled via the front panel buttons 1 Available only on the VP 723xl and VP 724xl machines 2 This is not a standard VESA resolution and its parameters vary from manufacturer to manufacturer Therfore use this resolution with caution It is also possible to use the parameters of this resolution in combination with the User Defined resolution There is also an RS 232 command for this resolution 3 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 4 For example scaling a VGA input to an UXGA output or an SXGA input to an SVGA output 3 Overview Switches the audio channels in audio follow video mode Includes an OSD On Screen Display for making adjustments that can be located anywhere on the screen and can be doubled in size For example the OSD can be used to deactivate the source prompt choose the color of the blank screen and choose from three seamless switching image transition speeds Includes seven multi functional INPUT SEL
26. e OSD MENU Screens 8 3 Selecting the Source Figure 21 illustrates the Source screen displaying the active source main screen Scroll up and down to change the source same as selecting an INPUT with the remote transmitter or via the INPUT SELECTOR buttons Figure 21 Source Selection Screen 8 4 Controlling the Scale Geometry Figure 22 illustrates the main Geometry Screen from which you can scale and zoom Figure 22 Geometry Scale and Zoom Screen 1 Only VP 724xl has 2 VGA inputs VP 719xl VP720xl and VP 723xl have 1 VGA input 27 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 4 1 Setting the Scale Features Figure 23 for a graphic source Figure 24 for a video source and Table 8 define the Scale feature on the main Geometry screen Geometry 1 9 Output User Define Figure 23 Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Graphic Source y a 8 Geometry Figure 24 Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Video Source 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 8 Geometry Scale Functions Button Function Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio according to your specific requirements the native resolution that is depending on the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector When using a VGA DVI and or component video source you can choose an aspect ratio from the following F
27. e of component source video or graphic determines where it is positioned in the table 3 On the infra red remote control transmitter to instantly move the position of the PIP window to up to nine preset fixed locations see Figure 16 For example to move to the lower right corner of the image press the 2 button 4 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 8 5 6 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 2 4 _ Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP To toggle back and forth between the PIP Source and the main display do the following e Press the SWAP key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds only when the Source Prompt is ON as Figure 13 illustrates Figure 13 OSD SWAP Status 7 2 5 PIP Characteristics You can determine the following PIP characteristics e The PIP Size 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 Split or User Define e The Horizontal and Vertical position letting you place the PIP anywhere on the screen 7 2 5 1 Resizing the PIP To resize the PIP 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 User Define or Split see the example in Figure 14 e When the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame use the UP and or DOWN navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 or the UP and or
28. each input signal on your VP 724xl using the MENU ENTER UP and DOWN OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter To use the OSD menus 1 Select the desired input signal 2 Use the menu buttons as follows Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 to display the MENU screen see Figure 17 which displays six interactive icons defined in Figure 18 Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter to move to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select menu icons and then press ENTER Use and buttons to increase and decrease the numerical rate respectively Figure 17 MENU Screen ola Brightness Gamma Source Geometry Utility Information and Contrast and Color re Ta 9 Figure 18 Menu Screen Icons 1 Each icon represents a Level 1 function In addition to Level 1 the OSD structure includes Level 2 a subset of level 1 Level 3 a subset of level 2 Level 4 a subset of level 3 and a numerical range 2 By pressing the UP and DOWN buttons continuously you can speed up their response For example to roughly set the brightness to a higher level open Brightness and Contrast gt Brightness and press and hold the button For step by step response press and release these butto
29. esults in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 3 Different resolutions allow different choices of refresh rates 4 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 37 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 7 1 The User Mode Setting Figure 40 and Table 17 define the User Mode Setting Advanced Figure 40 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 17 User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT Horizontal total HW Horizontal sync pulse width HS Horizontal active start point HA Horizontal active region HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total VW Vertical sync pulse width VS Vertical active start point VA Vertical active region VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock Confirm Confirm the action Discard Cancel the action Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting 1 These values will be used when User Define is selected as the output resolution 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 8 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen see Figure 41 you can reset your VP 724xl to its preset default setting Figure 41 Factory Reset Utility Screen 8 5 9 Choosing Advanced Utility Se
30. her a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed K Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be inc
31. humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing 5 1 1 AN CAUTION When installing the machine in a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 5 2 Instructions for Rack Mounting To install the machine in a 19 rack place the rack ears of the machine against the rack rails of the rack and insert the proper rack screws through each of the four holes in the rack ears 1 Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power
32. ich instantly move the position of the zoom to up to ROMS nine preset fixed locations Figure 28 Preset Position Control Keys e Using the navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 to fine tune the zoom position that is to slowly zoom in at any location on the screen as Figure 29 illustrates Figure 29 Navigation Control Keys e Using the OSD Menu buttons see Figure 30 Geometry osition Adjustment amp Figure 30 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen 1 For example to zoom in to the lower right corner of the image press the J button 2 For example to zoom in toward the lower right of the image press the and the buttons separately as required 3 For example to zoom in to the lower right part of the image instead of the top left part press the and DOWN OSD Menu buttons on the front panel separately as required 31 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 Configuring via the Utility Screens Figure 31 shows the Utility menu from which you can define the machine settings Figure 31 Utility Screen 8 5 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings From the Graphic Setting Utility screen see Figure 32 you can set the color format position Color hue sharpness frequency and phase as well as auto image and auto gain described in Table 10 y b NE I Utility Color Format Figure 32 Graphic Setting Ut
33. ight Center 0 18 N A Area Left Down 0 19 N A Area Middle Down 0 20 N A Area Right Down 0 21 N A Autolmage 0 22 N A Menu 0 23 N A Up 0 24 N A Left 0 25 N A Enter 0 26 N A Right 0 27 N A Down 0 28 N A AutoGain 0 29 N A PIP 0 30 N A Swap 0 31 N A Contrast 0 32 N A Brightness 0 33 N A Zoom In 0 34 N A Zoom Out 0 35 N A Volume Down 0 36 N A Mute 0 37 N A Volume Up 0 38 N A Color Mode 0 39 N A Aspect Ratio 1 Set Gamma ani lor 2 Get 9 10710 JUsert cone i 1 Set 0 127 Gamma and Color 2 Get User1 Color Temp Red 1 Set Gamma and Color 2 Get 2 ae User1 Color Temp Green 1 Set Gamma and Color 2 Get 3 05127 User1 Color Temp Blue 1 Set 4 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User1 Color Manager Red 1 Set 5 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User1 Color Manager Green 1 Set 6 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User1 Color Manager Blue 1 Set 7 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User1 Color Manager Yellow 1 Set Gamma and Color 2 Get s aes User2 Gamma 1 Set Gamma an lor 2 Get 4 07127 User2 Col or Tone Red 7 aa 10 0 127 Gamma and Color User2 Color Temp Green 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724xl Communication Protocol Control s Param Function F Type unction for Set Description Comment 1 Set A Gamma and Color 2 Get 11 ee User2 Color Temp Blue 1 Set 12 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User2 C
34. ility Screen 1 When a VGA source is selected Graphic Setting will be shown HDTV Setting illustrated in Figure 40 will appear when an HDTV source is selected 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 10 Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default Color Format Selecting the color format lets you select RGB or Yuv colorspace When the Default setting is chosen the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution H Position Set the horizontal position of the display 0 to 255 128 V Position Set the vertical position of the display 0 to 255 128 Color Set the intensity of the color 0to128 70 Hue Set the hue 0to128 64 Sharpness Set the sharpness Oto 16 8 Frequency Set the frequency Oto100 49 Phase Set the phase of the input sampling clock Oto 31 0 Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Auto Gain Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast 8 5 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings From the Video Setting Utility screen see Figure 33 you can set the video standard color hue sharpness and position N T Color Formai Graphic Setting Standard r Video Seting Film Mode Audio Setting cr PP Setting i ue EE Switch Sharpness OSD Setting
35. is not illustrated in Figure 9 7 A PC optional as section 6 1 describes _ ar i Composite Video Player s Video Player i Computer 7 DOL HS Graphics Source Video Player Figure 9 Connecting the VP 724xl Rear Panel 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 724xl via the RS 232 port for remote control and for upgrading the firmware To connect a PC to a VP 724xl unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 724xl unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 724xl unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 724xl unit forming a cross connection as Figure 10 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Ee DB9 To Presentation O Switcher Scaler If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 10 Connecting the PC 1 Also known as a Null modem connection 15 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons
36. l Transmitter Figure 17 MENU Screen Figure 18 Menu Screen Icons Figure 19 Brightness and Contrast Screen Figure 20 Gamma and Color Screen Figure 21 Source Selection Screen Figure 22 Geometry Scale and Zoom Screen Figure 23 Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Graphic Source Figure 24 Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Video Source Figure 25 Geometry Zoom Screen Figure 26 OSD Enlarge Status Figure 27 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Figure 28 Preset Position Control Keys Figure 29 Navigation Control Keys Figure 30 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen Figure 31 Utility Screen Figure 32 Graphic Setting Utility Screen Figure 33 Video Setting Utility Screen Figure 34 Audio Setting Utility Screen Figure 35 PIP Utility Screen Figure 36 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Figure 37 OSD Setting Utility Screen Figure 38 Output Setting Utility Screen 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 39 OSD Output Status Figure 40 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Figure 41 Factory Reset Utility Screen Figure 42 Advanced Utility Screen Figure 43 Non standard Resolution in the Information Screen Figure 44 Information Screen Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Tab
37. le 19 Table 20 Front Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Rear Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range PIP Source Appearance Availability Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Gamma and Color Screen Functions Geometry Scale Functions Geometry Zoom Functions Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features Video Setting Utility Screen Features Audio Setting Utility Screen Features PIP Setting Utility Screen Features Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features OSD Setting Utility Screen Features Output Setting Utility Screen Features User Mode Setting Definitions Advanced Utility Screen Features User Define Measure Features Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers Scalers 37 38 39 39 41 41 10 11 12 18 23 25 26 29 29 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 42 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unigue 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 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xl VP 724xl Presentation
38. luded in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for i Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Reside
39. luminates the PIP button CONT Displays the contrast status BRIGHT Displays the brightness status AUDIO ZOOM CONTROL Allows volume and zoom control MODE Toggles between each of the following modes Normal Presentation Cinema Nature User 1 and User 2 SCALE Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios Normal Wide Screen Pan amp Scan 4 3 Output and 16 9 Output 1 Press to select the source Can be programmed see section 8 5 9 2 Consists of a set of 9 separate keys See the illustration in Figure 16 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the infra red remote control transmitter 3 A small rectangle inside a transparent pop up OSD Enlarge status box appears at the top right corner of the screen showing the position of the zoom within a picture see Figure 26 4 For example when enlarging the display press this button to go to the lower right corner of the display area 5 As Figure 17 illustrates 6 See section 7 3 7 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys See the illustration in Figure 16 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the infra red remote control transmitter 8 See section 7 2 4 9 Not available on the VP 719xl 10 See section 7 2 11 Adjust using the keys 12 See section 8 4 1 23 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control
40. nal blocks One stereo loudspeakers output 2x5W RMS on terminal blocks OUTPUT VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 UXGA RESOLUTIONS 1600x1200 1024x852 1024x1024 1366x768 1365x1024 1280x720 720x483 852x480 1400x1050 1280x768 as well as a user definable output mode Also supports 480p 720p and 1080i on the VP 724xl CONTROL Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a DB 9 connector Picture In Picture not available on the VP 719xl Video in Graphics or vice versa in any size and at any location or Split Screen 2 images side by side ADDITIONAL Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates Video and Audio CONTROLS ProcAmp control output image scaling and aspect ratio change POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30VA automatic power supply DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 3 kg 6 6 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Null modem adapter IR remote control power cord 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 With maximum amplification volume set to maximum AUDIO IN maximum is 1 9Vpp and the AUDIO OUT maximum is 4 8Vpp 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724xl Communication Protocol 10 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Set and Get command Set Command YNiControl_TypellFunctionMlParamll CR E Reply ZM Control
41. ns as many times as needed KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 19 and Table 6 define the Brightness and Contrast screen Brightn ind C contr ast Brightn Contrast Figure 19 Brightness and Contrast Screen Table 6 Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Setting Function Range Default Brightness Press and buttons to increase or Oto128 64 Contrast decrease the brightness and contrast 0to128 64 25 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color Figure 20 and Table 7 define the Gamma and Color Screen a 4 ee mma and Color Normal Presentation Cinema Nature User 1 Figure 20 Gamma and Color Screen Table 7 Gamma and Color Screen Functions Button Function Range Default Normal Average Setting Presentation Higher black level Cinema Higher white balance Nature Higher green level User 1 2 Set to customize and save press MENU User 1 and User 2 to recall for later use Gamma 10 to 10 0 Color Temperature Red Oto 127 64 Green Oto 127 64 Blue Oto 127 64 Color manager Red 0 to 32 16 Green 0 to 32 16 Blue 0 to 32 16 Yellow 0 to 32 16 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via th
42. ntial commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components M 49 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O 2 NY lt Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000034 REV 2
43. olor Manager Red 1 Set 13 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User2 Color Manager Green 1 Set 14 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User2 Color Manager Blue 1 Set 15 0 32 Gamma and Color 2 Get User2 Color Manager Yellow 1 Set A 2 Get 16 0 127 Brightness 1 Set 2 Get 17 0 127 Contrast 1 Set YAS Aspect Ratio 2 Get 18 32532 UserDefine H Zoom 1 Set y Aspect Ratio 2 Get 13 Sy bn UserDefine V Zoom 1 Set EI Aspect Ratio 2 Get 20 a UserDefine H Pan 1 Set S Aspect Ratio 2 Get 21 32 32 UserDefine V Pan 1 Set sy Graphics Setting 2 Get 22 05259 H Position 1 Set 7 Graphics Setting 2 Get 23 07299 V Position 1 Set Graphics Setting 2 Get 2 Orie Color 1 Set i Graphics Setting 2 Get 07127 Hue 1 Set E Graphics Setting 2 Get 26 eG Sharpness 1 Set S Graphics Setting 2 Get 27 0 100 Frequency 1 Set 7 Graphics Setting 2 Get a mes Phase 1 Set S Video Setting 2 Get 29 Gale Color 1 Set 7 Video Setting 2 Get 07127 Tele 1 Set 5 Video Setting 2 Get l a Sharpness 1 Set i Video Setting 2 Get 32 0720 H Position Video V Position for 0 20 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL 1 Set 33 M PAL 60 2 Get Video V Position for 0 39 PAL PAL N SECAM NTSC 4 43 50 1 Set a Audio Setting 2 Get 2 Onga Volume 45 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Control Param Function Type Function for Set Description Comment 1 Set A Audio Setting 2 Get a Ont Treble 1 Set a Audio
44. ource DVI PIP Source VGA 2 800x600 75Hz Mute OFF Output Mode 800x600 75Hz KB 2 34 SP 1 08 Figure 43 Non standard Resolution in the Information Screen 8 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen see Figure 44 you can verify the main source PIP source whether mute is activated output mode as well as the firmware version number Information Main Source YC 2 Auto NTSC System PIP Source VGA 2 800x600 75Hz Mute OFF Output Mode 800x600 75Hz KB 2 34 SP 1 08 Figure 44 Information Screen 41 Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 20 includes the technical specifications Table 20 Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers Scalers INPUTS 2x CV 1 Vpp 75 Q on RCA connectors 2 x Y C s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75 Q on 4 pin connectors 1 x Component Y Pb Cb Pr Cr both progressive and interlaced signals accepted HDTV on RCA connectors 1 x VGA VGA SVGA XGA UXGA HDTV on an HD15F connector 2 x VGA on the VP 724xl and 1x DVI D connector For each video input there is a corresponding unbalanced audio stereo input on a terminal block connector MAX OUTPUT LEVEL AUDIO 4 88Vpp OUTPUTS 2 x RGBHV VGA format on HD15 connectors component HDTV on the same HD15 connectors for 480p 720p and 1080i on the VP 724xl One line level stereo audio on termi
45. ping it 6 Converts a 4 3 standard definition video to a 16 9 wide aspect definition ratio in a non linear manner 29 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illustrated by a small rectangle inside a transparent pop up OSD Enlarge status box that appears at the top right corner of the screen as the example in Figure 26 illustrates Enlarge x 400 Figure 26 OSD Enlarge Status When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position the screen image is adjusted accordingly and the change is reflected in the pop up OSD Enlarge status box 8 4 2 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400 via one or both of these methods e Using the Zoom and or the Zoom control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 The pop up OSD Enlarge status box continuously displays the zoom ratio and position as Figure 26 illustrates e Using the OSD Menu buttons as Figure 27 illustrates Figure 27 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen 1 The m and the buttons 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 4 2 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position You can adjust the zoom position via one or more of the following methods e Using the preset position control keys see Figure 28 on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 wh
46. s thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 724xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your Presentation Switcher Scaler This section defines each of the Presentation Switcher Scaler machines Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 5and Figure 6 illustrate the VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate the VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 and Table 2 define the Presentation Switcher Scaler machines 1 Some items which appear in the table do not appear in the illustrations since they are not included in that specific machine 5 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Cc O YC2 COMPONENT MUTE FREEZE MENU ENTER RESET PANEL Te VGA Lock EG OO VP 71 9 O cm Corer LGRLUGR LGRUGR CGR EGR L L Re R VIDEO INPUTS 115 230 VAC 00000 o sees EFFFITEFFFHHFFFFFJCHF EE EEEE cor OO a iy AV1 Y AV2 N Yc NYC2 YcomP pvi GA LINEAUDIO OUT SPKR OUT H H Alipio I o E Ge o ooo IT 00000 VIDEO OUT 1 DVI Y Paice g PRICR yc1
47. t H Freq Horizontal Frequency V Freq Vertical Frequency Measure Mode Select between Default and User Define 8 5 9 1 Setting an Input to a Non standard Resolution Example When connecting a source with a non standard resolution you have to set your scaler to this resolution so it will correctly identify this source The Advanced mode lets you set up to three non standard resolutions To set an input to a non standard resolution for example to 1100x800 do the following 1 Connect the source with the non standard resolution in this example 1100x800 to the appropriate input connector on your scaler and press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 2 HD15F connector to a video acceptor Turn the machines ON Press menu go to Utility gt Advanced gt User Define Measure and press ENTER Scroll to Measure Mode press ENTER and select User Define Set H Active to 1100 and V Active to 800 and set the remaining parameters according to the input data Scroll to the Save Mode and save the new resolution Open the Information screen and check that the new resolution appears in the Main Source line see Figure 43 1 Note that for the Scaler to correctly read the input its OCLK value should be different from that of any other defined input of the scaler 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Non standard Resolution Main S
48. ter Moves to middle left Moves to lower right corner Moves to lower center Moves to lower left corner o a sd a NAVIGATION CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW GA IRA a j X Navigates up one step in the same level in the OSD screen Adjusts the u zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON Decreases the range one step at a time in the OSD screen Adjusts the zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF Increases the range one step at a time in the OSD screen ba Adjusts the zoom position 7 moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF Moves to the next level in the OSD screen Navigates down one step in the same level in the OSD screen Adjusts the zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON CY AUDIO ZOOM CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW Increases the resolution up to 400 zooming in to display a close up view of the chosen part of the screen that is chosen tm via the POSITIONING keys or via the Zoom s Zoom Position Adjustment feature cm ee the Geometry menu P MODE N zoom SCALE S pe TEN ra ik A O LAN S Ve Z VOL C MUTE VOL im Increases the audio level N KRAMER J Mn NL ee ie Cuts the audio output blocking out the sound ydh ZOO
49. tings Figure 35 and Table 13 define the PIP Setting Utility screen 5 ee Utility PIP On Off PP Source E a DE PIP Frame Ee a h H Position OO V Position OO m User Defin Figure 35 PIP Utility Screen 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 13 PIP Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default PIP On Off Activate or deactivate the PIP feature PIP Source Select the PIP source as described in section 7 2 1 PIP Size Select between 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 Split or User Define PIP Frame Allows the PIP to appear with or without an orange frame H Position Set the horizontal position of the PIP 0 to 36 1 V Position Set the vertical position of the PIP 0 to 36 1 User Define Size After selecting the User Define PIP Size set the PIP size H 0to255 63 size and V Size 8 5 5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings From the Seamless Switch Utility screen see Figure 36 you can choose the image transition speed Mode set the Background screen color and activate the Auto Search as described in Table 14 wy rm Graphic Setting A RCS NU Setting Background PP Seting Auto Search Figure 36 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Table 14 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features Button Function Mode Select image between Fast an
50. ttings Figure 42 and Table 18 define the Advanced Utility screen F vb Utility Figure 42 Advanced Utility Screen Table 18 Advanced Utility Screen Features Button Function Input Button You can set the function of the input button besides selecting the input signal Freeze Blank press selected input button once to freeze the frame press again to create a blank screen and again to return to normal state Freeze press once to freeze the frame press again to cancel freeze Blank press once to insert blank screen press again to return to display Ignore input button ignores freeze and blank you can freeze the frame or insert a blank screen only via Freeze and Blank buttons respectively User Define Measure When the Measure Mode is set to Default it measures and displays the parameters of the currently selected input see Figure 42 and Table 19 When the Measure Mode is set to User Define you can set the selected input to a non standard resolution see section 8 5 9 1 39 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 19 describes the User Define Measure features Table 19 User Define Measure Features User Mode Setting Definitions H Total Horizontal Total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Start Vertical active start point V Active Vertical active region Ch Pump Charge pump current Color Color forma
51. u set the source prompt ON when adjusting the system During a presentation set the source prompt OFF to avoid the appearance of OSD screen labels 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings Figure 38 and Table 16 define the Output Utility settings From the Output Setting Utility screen you can set the Resolution Refresh Rate and a user definable output mode see Figure 40 and Table 17 User Mod Figure 38 Output Setting Utility Screen Table 16 Output Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Resolution Select the desired resolution from the list including the User Define resolution for advanced users only You can cycle the output resolutions choosing the pixel resolution by pressing the OUT key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 39 illustrates Refresh Rate Select the refresh rate for example 50Hz 60Hz 75Hz or 85Hz Confirm Discard Select to confirm or reject Resolution and Refresh Rate selections User Mode Setting Set a user definable output mode see Figure 40 Output Mode 00x600 __7 5Hz Figure 39 OSD Output Status 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 2 Adjusting the output resolution r
52. ull Screen Native non linear 4 3 Output 16 9 Output and User Define When using a composite video source and or an s Video source and or component video source you can choose an aspect ratio from the following Normal Wide Screen Pan amp Scan 4 3 Output 16 9 Output and User Define Non Linear For certain resolutions select between Side Middle and Off Select Side to stretch the image from the center to the side select Middle to leave the middle portion of the image untouched while the sides are stretched select Off to deactivate this feature 8 4 2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position Figure 25 and Table 9 define the Geometry Zoom Screen _ Geometry Zoom Ratio Zoom Position Adjustment Scale Figure 25 Geometry Zoom Screen Table 9 Geometry Zoom Functions Button Function Zoom Ratio Set between 100 400 Zoom Position Adjustment Press the UP and DOWN OSD buttons arrows to set the Zoom position 1 Depending on the resolution of the component source 2 In this standard the ratio between the width and the height is 4 3 3 In this standard a Cinema mode standard used for movies and DVDs the ratio between the length and height is 16 9 or sometimes 1 2 35 4 H Zoom 32 to 32 V Zoom 32 to 432 H Pan 32 to 32 and V Pan 32 to 32 0 corresponds to a full screen 5 Panning the picture refers to resizing and crop
53. ys the scaled output In the default HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Pr PIN 2 is Y PIN3 Pp 3 AV1 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 1 4 m AV2 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 2 5 E g YC1 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 1 6 E g YC2 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 2 7 E COMP Connects to the stereo audio input from the component video source 8 8 DVI Connects to the stereo audio input from the DVI graphics source 9 90 VGA 1 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 1 10 2 VGA 2 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 2 11 LINE AUDIO OUT Terminal Connects to the stereo audio acceptor Block Connector 12 SPKR OUT Connects to the speakers Terminal Block Connector 13 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI digital video interface graphics source 14 VGA 1HD15 Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 1 When Connector connecting an HDTV source the signal goes in via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Y PIN 2 is Pb and PIN 3 is Pr 15 VGA 2HD15 Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 2 When Connector connecting an HDTV source the signal goes in via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Y PIN 2 is Pb and PIN 3 is Pr 16 YRCA Connect to the component Y Pb Cb Pr Cr or RGB video source If RGB 9 Connector colorspace is used connect as follows gt S For video frequencies connect

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