PRELIMINARY USER MANUAL
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1. VIDEO INPUT o LGRLGR LGRLGR LGRLGR LGR LGR L L R R o UTS 115 230 VAC dt AV2 o 50 60 Hz COMPONENT ig FEEEEIEEEEEBEEFEEETICE CEE EEEE VIDEO OUT 2 i AV1 AV2 P LINE AUDIO OUT SPKR OUT e000 kr VIDEO OUT 1 a RS 232 VGA PB CB PR CR 9 E 5 9 xp a Q9 172 5 Figure 4 VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Pane 1 Item 10 which appears in Table is 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 2 8 4 5 8 CD 0 9 1 2 5 Qo GCNGNIDEDENE C2 COMPONENT BLANK MUTE FREEZE MENU ENTER RESET PANEL TO VGA Lock Al 9 CaO cose C Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 723x O Figure 5 VP 723xl Presentation Switch P Scaler Frent Panel RL VIDEO INPUTS 60000 115 230 VAC Q 925 50 60 Hz e VIDEO OUT 2 60000 Q EDI 9 VIDEO OUT 1 O0 COCOOOO BW 9 OC Figure 6 VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 1 Item 10 which appears in Table 1 ismot included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15 which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine KRAMER Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 2 0 5 05 0 5 05 Q92. 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 15 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons You can repeat the above procedure to change the current PIP source compliant to Table 3 When selecting one PIP source your Presentation Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP sourcefon all the video displays and the selected video source on all the graphic displays compliant to Table 3 Table 3 PIP Source Appearance Availability The selected PIP AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 or component Component graphics DVIpVGA1 or source video VGA2 Appears on Component graphics DVI VGA1 and AV14AV2 YC1 YC2 and component VGA2 video Does not appear on AV1 AV2 YC1 YC2 and component Component graphics DVI VGA1 and video VGA2 6 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 6 4 Figure 16 e Switching on the PJP functionality via the OSD Menu see section 7 5 4 Figure 34 6 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 When pressing the PIP button while
3. Scaler 5 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 Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DBO9 rear panel port on the VP 724xl unit forming a cross connectiofl as Figure 10 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Grating PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 DB9 To Presentation O O eon Switcher Scaler 4 shielded cableds used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 10 Connecting the PC Also known as a Null modem connection 13 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons The VP 724xl includes the following front panel buttons e INPUT SELECTOR buttons see section 6 1 e APIP button see section 6 2 e BLANK MUTE and FREEZE buttons e 6 OSD buttons e A RESET TO VGA button 9 A PANEL LOCK button see section 6 3 6 1 Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source It can also be programmed to freeze
4. 1 Q2 13 Q9 GMOMMIADENE B YC2 COMPONENT BLANK MUTE FREEZE MENU ENTER RESET PANEL Lock C Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 724x Figure 7 VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel 115 230 Nis 000 E EEEEEBWEEFERFEIEEEEREEITEEIEL IELE H I 1 VIDEO OUT 2 AV1 Av2 YC1 2 COMP DVI VGA 1 vGA2 LINE AUDIO OUT SPKR OUT BEL AUDIO IN I eoo C2000 Figure WP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel RS 232 ooooo KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel Presentation 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 ts _ YC1 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 1 6 5 YC2 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 2 7 iie 2 COMPONENT _ Press to select the component video audio source 8 gt DVI Press to select the DVl audio source IZ 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
5. 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 5 6 17 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 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 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 566 Figure 16 or the UP and or DOWN front panel OSD buttons otherwise e Use the OSD Menu buttons PIP 4 Source VGA 2 Figure 14 P 6 2 5 2 Moving the Position of the PIP Figure 15 Moving the Position of the PIP 1 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 button 2 On the machine or the navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 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 e 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 p
6. 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 Residential 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 Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components x x 43 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 c UL us LISTED E226674 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000034 REV 1C
7. 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 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 displays the scaled output In the HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 14S Py PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 Pp 3 AV1 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video so rce 1 4 AV2 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 2 5 E o YC1 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 1 6 5 YC2 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 2 7 5 COMP Connects to the stereo audio input from the component video source 8 O O DVI Connects to the stereo audio input rom the DVI graphics source a8 VGA 1 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 1 10 VGA 2 Connects to the stereo audio inpubfrom the VGA graphics source 2 11 LINE AUDIO OUT Terminal Connects to the stereo audio acceptor Block Connector 12 SPKROUT Connects to the speakers Terminal Block Connector 13 DVI Connector Conne
8. Tie Sain H Total 1056 H Freq 46 889 kHz ry YE H Activ Total y Ste Made VY Active Erase Mode Exe 3 Measure Made Advanced Figure 41 Advanced Utility Screen Table 16 Advanced Utility Screen Features 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 Measures the input parameters 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 17 describes the User Define Measure features Table 17 User Define Measure Features 7 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen see Figure 42 you can verify the main source PIP source whether mute is activated output mode as well as the firmware version number d Main Source YC 2 Auto NTSC System PIP Source VGA 2 800x600 75Hz Mute OFF Output Mode 800x600 75Hz KB 2 32 SP 1 08 Figure 42 Information Screen 37 Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specific
9. content and the Screen source content PIP Selects the picture in picture function andiilluminates 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 Press to select the Source Can be programmed see section 7 5 9 2 Consists of a set of O 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 25 i 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 6 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 6 2 4 9 Not available on the VP 719xl 10 See section 6 2 11 Adjust using the keys 12 See section 7 4 1 21 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens T
10. l 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 included 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 1 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
11. see section 6 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 th output video image 15 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu screen 16 ENTER Button Moves to the next level inthe 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 UP Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 20 Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen 21 RESET TO VGA Button Press and hold to reset the output resolution to the default 640x480 60HZz 22 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 1 When selected button illuminates See section 6 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 6 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 Your Presentation
12. the image or displa n when pressed again Refer to section 7 5 9 for details You can switch seamlessly between ea at 15 connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT utton The OSD status appears superimposed over the top r of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 11 illustrates Figure 11 OSD Input Status The VP 719xl VP 720xl and VP 723xl have 7 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 7 5 5 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 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 y 6 2 1 Selecting the PIP Source To use the PIP feature set the PIP source via the OSD menu r the OSD front panel buttons or the remote transmitter keys To set the PIP source do the following 1 Select an input source 2 Press the MENU button to enter the 3 Press the DOWN button to move ENTER 4 Scroll down to the PIP Setti 5 Usethe UP or DOWN button select a PIP source f The PIP source 6 Toexit the OS OSD disapf on and then press ress ENTER elect PIP Source press ENTER and Figure 12 PIP Source
13. 4x768 K 06F9 1024x800 K 07F8 1152x870 K 08F7 1280x960 K 09F6 1280x1024 KOAF5 1600x1200 KOBF4 1280x720P KOCF3 853x480P K ODF2 1920x1080 K OEF1 720x576P K OFFO 1152x900 K 10EF 1400x1050 K11EE No Signal K FFOO 41 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Command Sent VGA DVI Refresh rate KE11E Video Standard K E21D PIP Size K E31C PIP H position K E41B PIP V position K E51A Return Refresh rate Hex K amp amp No Signal K FF00 NTSC K O1FE NTSC 4 43 K02FD PAL K OSFC PAL N K 04FB PALM K 05FA SECAM K O6F9 PAL 60 K 07F8 NTSC 4 43 50 K 08F7 No Signal K FF00 1 25 K OOFF 1 16 K O1FE 1 9 K 02FD 1 4 K 03FC Split K 04FB H position Hex K amp amp V position Hex K THER is Value amp amp is invert is Value amp amp is invert is Value amp amp is invert 42 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 three 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 warr
14. 9 58 Ox3A 0xC5 C Video 2 L 3AC5 60 59 Ox3B OxC4 S Video 1 L 9804 39 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Item Code Code Hex Code Hex Function Command 61 60 Ox3C 0xC3 S Video 2 L 3CC3 62 61 Ox3D 0xC2 OUT L 3DC2 63 62 Ox3E OxC1 Blank L 3EC1 68 70 0x46 OxB9 Factory Reset L 46B9 69 71 0x47 0xB8 Key Lock L 47B8 70 72 0x48 0xB7 Wake up L 48B7 71 73 0x49 0xB6 Standby L 49B6 72 176 0xBO 0x4F PIP On L B04F 73 177 0xB1 0x4E PIP Off L B14E 74 178 0xB2 0x4D Freeze On L B24D 75 179 0xB3 0x4C Freeze Off L B34C 76 180 0xB4 0x4B Mute On L B44B 77 181 0xB5 0x4A Mute Off L B54A 78 182 0xB6 0x49 Blank On L B649 79 183 0xB7 0x48 Blank Off L B748 80 184 OxB8 0x47 Key Lock On L B847 81 185 0xB9 0x46 Key Lock Off L B946 82 186 0x45 Output Resolution BA45 s Resolution index VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xI VP 724xl 640x480 L BA45 00 640x480 L BA45 00 800x600 L BA45 01 800x600 L BA45 01 1024x768 L BA45 02 1024x768 L BA45 02 1280x1024 L BA45 03 1280x1024 L BA45 03 1600x1200 L BA45 04 1600x1200 L BA45 04 852x1024i L BA45 05 852x1024i L BA45 05 1024x1024i L BA45 06 1024x1 024i L BA45 06 1366x768 L BA45 07 1366x768 L BA45 07 1365x1024 L BA45 08 1365x1024 L BA45 08 1280x720 L BA45 09 1280x720 L BA45 09 720x483 L BA45 10 720x483 L BA45 10 852x480 L BA45 11 852x480 L BA45 11 1400x1050 L BA45 12 1400x1050 L BA45 12 Us
15. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER PRELIMINARY 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 3 Overview 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 1 Connecting a PC 6 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 1 Switching an Input 6 2 The PIP Button Feature 6 2 1 Selecting the PIP Source 6 2 2 Activating the PIP Feature 6 2 3 The PIP Source Orange Frame 6 2 4 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP 6 2 5 PIP Characteristics 6 2 5 1 Resizing the PIP 6 2 5 2 Moving the Position of the PIP 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 6 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 7 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 72 Controlling the Gamma and Color 7 3 Selecting the Source 7 4 Controlling the Scale Geometry 7 4 1 Setting the Scale Features 7 4 2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position 7 4 2 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 7 4 2 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 7 5 Configuring via the Utility Screens 7 5 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 7 5 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 7 5 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 7 54 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 7 5 5 Choosing the Seam
16. L ASCII Code 1 byte byte byte of Code str 24byte byte Example Menu On Command is L 12ED Enter Table 20 RS 232 Communication Code Item Code Code Hex Code Hex Function Command 19 18 0x12 OxED Menu On Off L 12bD 20 19 0x13 OxEC Volume lt EC 21 20 0x14 OxEB Volume L 14EB 22 21 0x15 OxEA Source L 15EA 23 22 0x16 OxE9 VGA1 b 16E9 24 23 0x17 OxE8 VGA2 L 17E8 25 24 0x18 OxE7 DVI L 18E7 26 25 0x19 OxE6 Component L 19E6 27 26 Ox1A OxE5 Video 1 L 1AE5 28 27 Ox1B OxE4 Video 2 L 1 4 29 28 0x1C 0xE3 Freeze L 1CE3 30 29 0x1D OxE2 PIP L 1DE2 31 30 Ox1E OxE1 Auto Image L 1EE1 32 31 Ox1F OxEO Auto Gain L 1FEO 33 32 0x20 OxDF Zoom L 20DF 34 33 0x21 OxDE Zoom L 21DE 35 34 0x22 OxDD Mute L 22DD 36 35 0x23 OxDC Brightness L 23DC 37 36 0x24 OxDB Contrast L 24DB 38 37 0x25 OxDA Mode L 25DA 39 38 0x26 OxD9 Normal L 2659 41 40 0x27 OxD8 Presentation L 27D8 40 39 0x28 OxD7 Cinema L 2857 42 41 0x29 OxD6 Nature L 29D6 43 42 Ox2A OxD5 USER 1 L 2AD5 44 43 Ox2B OxD4 USER 2 L 2854 45 44 0x2C OxD3 SWAP L 2CD3 46 45 0x2D OxD2 Scale L 2DD2 47 46 Ox2bE OxD1 Normal L 2bD1 48 47 Ox2F OxDO WideScreen L 2FDO 49 48 0x30 OxCF Pan amp Scan L 30CF 50 49 0x31 OxCE 4 3 L 31CE 51 50 0x32 OxCD Up L 32CD 52 51 0x33 0xCC Down L 9506 53 52 0x34 OxCB Left L 34CB 54 53 0x35 OxCA Right L 35CA 55 54 0x36 0xC9 Enter L 36C9 56 55 0x37 0xC8 Status L 37C8 57 56 0x38 7 Enter UP L 38C7 58 57 0x39 0xC6 C Video 1 L 39C6 5
17. REATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 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 7 4 1 Setting the Scale Features Figure 23 and Table 7 define the Seale feature on the main Geometry screen Aspect Ratio f Full Screen Mative NonLinear 4 3 Output 16 9 Output Figure 23 Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen 25 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 7 Geometry Scale Functions 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 Full Screen Native 4 3 Output and 16 9 Output 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 and 16 9 Output 7 4 2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position Figure 24 and Table 8 define the Geometry Zoom Screen Geometry Figure 24 Geometry Zoom Screen Table 8 Geometry Zoom Functions Zoom Position Adjustment Press right left up and down arrows to set the Zoom position The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illus
18. TV pixel rates as well as some other special resolutions Usine 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 9 480p e SVGA 800x600 1366x768 720p e XGA 1024x768 e 1365x1024 e 1080 e SXGA 1280x1024 e 1280x720 e 1400x1050 e UXGA 1600x1200 e 720x483 e 1280x768 e 852x10241 e 852x480 e User Define Each Presentation Switcher7 Scaler e Digitally reprocess s thesignal 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 d wn scales any graphics resolution to any other resolution e Incorporates a unique graphics scaling engine with image enhancement alg rithms 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 10Watts 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 Therefore use this resolution with caution It is also
19. anel is locked displays the Key Lock On message superimposed over the top right corner of th sereen and the PANEL LOCK button blinks for a few seconds To unlock the front panel releasing the protection mechanism e Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button orthe 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 overthe top right corner of the screen for a few seconds 6 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the Presentation Switcher Scaler remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter which e held instrument witha convenient keypad that receives its power from 2 AAA size 15 V DC batteries e Has arange of up to I5 meters e Delivers instantaneous results Figur 16 and Table 4 define the infra red Remote Control Transmitter However operation via RS 232 serial commands PC or remote controller is still available 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 5 6 3 The illustration in Figure 16 shows an enlarged view of 3 separate parts of the infra red remote control transmitter 19 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 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 t
20. ant 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 required 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 11 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 is not illustrated in Figure 9 7 APC optional as section 5 1 describes Audio connections are not shown Plasma Display Computer BY apis Graphics Source Source Video Player Figure 9 Connecting the VP 724xl Rear Panel We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher
21. anty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty l Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether 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 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from 1 Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature il 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
22. ations Table 18 includes the technical specifications Table 18 Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers Scalers INPUTS 2 x CV 1 Vpp 75 O on RCA connectors 2 x Y C s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75 O on 4 pin connectors 1 x Component Y Pb Cb Pr Cr both progressive and interlaced signals accepted 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 OUTPUTS 2 x RGBHV VGA format on HD15 connectors component HDTV on th same HD15 connectors for 480p 720p and 1080i on the VP 723xl and VP 724xl One line level stereo audio on terminal blocks One stereo loudspeakers output 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 723xl and VP 724xl CONTROL Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 ona DB 9 connector Picture In Picture not available on the VP 719xl Video in Graphics or vice versa in sizes up to quarter screen at any location or Split Screen 2 images side by side ADDITIONAL Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh ra
23. ch Utility screen see Figure 35 you can choose the image transition speed Mode set the Background screen color and activate the Auto Search as described in Table 12 Mode Background Auto Search Ady ance d Figure 35 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Table 12 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features Select image between Fast an immediate switch without checking the resolution However th 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 or deactivate displays the source selected prior to power down the Auto Search 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Figure 36 and Table 13 define the OSD Setting Utility screen a nm z z 5 ee H Position Y Position Time Out Startup Logo NENNEN OSD Size Source Prompt Blank Color i Figure 36 OSD Setting Utility Screen Table 13 OSD Setting Utility Screen Features Set the OSD menu position Set the timeout for source prompts and OSD menu Setthe OSD siz
24. creen Figure 25 OSD Enlarge Status Figure 26 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Figure 27 Preset Position Control Keys Figure 28 Navigation Control Keys Figure 29 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen Figure 30 Utility Screen Figure 31 Graphic Setting Utility Screen Figure 32 Video Setting Utility Screen Figure 33 Audio Setting Utility Screen Figure 34 PIP Utility Screen Figure 35 Seamless Switch Utility Screen Figure 36 OSD Setting Utility Screen Figure 37 Output Setting Utility Screen Figure 38 OSD Output Status Figure 39 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Figure 40 Factory Reset Utility Screen Figure 41 Advanced Utility Screen Figure 42 Information Screen N NAAM 13 14 15 17 18 18 20 22 22 23 24 24 25 23 26 24 21 28 28 28 29 29 30 3 3 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents 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 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Front Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Rear Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 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 Functi
25. cts to the DVI digital video interface graphics source 14 VGA 1 HD15 Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 1 Connector 15 VGA 2HD15 Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 2 Connector 16 YRCA Connect to the component Y Pb Cb Pr Cr or RGB video source If RGB Connectom colorspace is used connect as follows 17 a Pb OBRCA For video frequencies connect gt lt Connector e he Green to the Y connector 18 The Blue to the Pb Cb connector Q Connector e The Red to the Pr Cr connector Q S For Graphics frequencies connect o e The Red to the Y connector The Green to the Pb Cb connector The Blue to the Pr Cr connector 19 YC2 4p 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 HS 282 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 10801 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler To connect the VP 724xl for example s
26. e to Normal or Double the normal size Set the Source Prompt Set the blank color the color that appears on screen when the blank button ispressed 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 2 We recommend that you 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 33 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings Figure 37 and Table 14 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 39 and Table 15 Figure 37 Output Setting Utility Screen Table 14 Output Setting Utility Screen Features Resolution Select the desired resolution from the list including the User Define resolution for advanced users only You can cycle the output4esolutions choosing the pixel resolution by pressing the OUT key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 4The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen fof a few seconds as Figure 38 illustrates Refresh Rate Select the refresh rate 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz or 50Hz Confirm Discard Select to confirm or reject Resolution and Refresh Rate selections User Mode Setting Set a user definable output mode see Figure 39 Output Mode 800 Figure 38 OSD Ou
27. ee 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 AV and AV2 respectively 2s Video sources s Video Source 1 and s Video Souree 2 to the 4p connectors YC1 and YC2 respectively A component video source for example a Betacam VER to the 3 RCA connectors Y Ph Cp and P E 2VGA graphics sources VGA Graphics Source vand VGA Graphics Source 2 to the HD15 connectors VGA 1 and VGA 2 respectively ADVI graphics source to the DVI conne tor 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 AVI and AV2 terminal block cofinectors respectively The audio of s Video 15 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 Graphics Source to the AUDIO IN DVI terminal block connector Theaudio of VGA Graphics Source 1 and VGA Graphics Source 2 to the AUDIO IN VGAI and VGA 2 terminal block connectors respectively 3 C nnectthe 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 relev
28. er Define L BA45 13 480P L BA45 13 720P L BA45 14 1080i L BA45 15 User Define L BA45 16 81 227 OxE3 0x1C PIP Size L ES1C is PIP size index 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724xl Communication Protocol Table 21 RS 232 Read Command Command Sent Source K 15EA Freeze K 1CE3 PIP K 1DE2 Mute K 22DD Blank K 3EC1 Key Lock K 47B8 Output Resolution K BA45 VGA DVI Resolution K EO1F Return VGA1 K 16E9 VGA2 K 17E8 DVI K 18E7 Componen t K 19E6 C Video 1 K 39C6 C Video 2 K 3AC5 S Video 1 K 3BC4 S Video 2 K 3CC3 Freeze On K B24D Freeze Off K B34C PIP On K B04F PIP Off K B14E Mute On K B44B Mute Off K B54A Blank On K B649 Blank Off KeB748 Key Lock On K B847 Key Lock Off K B946 640x480 KOOOFF 800x600 K01FE 1024x768 K 02FD 1280x1024 KOSFC 1600x1200 K 04FB 852x1024i K 05FA 1024x1024 i K 06F9 1366x768 K 07F8 1366x1024 K 08F7 1280x720 K 09F6 720x483 K OAF5 852x480 K OBF4 1400x1050 KOCF3 480P K ODF2 720P K OEF1 1080i K OFFO User Define K 10EF 640x480 K OOFF NTSC 60 K 01FE PAL 50 K 02FD 720x400 K 03FC 800x600 K 04FB 832x624 K 05FA 102
29. et position control keys see Figure 27 on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 16 which instantly move the position of the zoom to up to nine preset fixed locations Cy PP Aa NL NV A 2 VT NX 7X m z CE Figure 27 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 15 to slowly zoom in at any location on the screen as Figure 28 illustrates ON 3 EN Figure 26 Navigation Control Keys e Using the OSD Menu buttons see Figure 29 LE I m N I EM 9 YE 1 i Geometry HA ee zoom Ratio Zoom Position Adjustment Scale i D Zoom a j Figure 29 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen For example to zoom in to the lower right corner of the image press the button 2 For example to zoom in toward the lower right of the image press the 7 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 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 Configuring via the Utility Screens You can determine how your VP 724xl will function either generally or on a specific
30. he OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control 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 inerease and decrease the numerical rate respectively Brightness Source Geometry Utility Information and Contrast and Color 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 buttons as man
31. he VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scalen Table 1 and Table 2 define the Presentation Switcher Scalef machines Some items which appear in the table do not appear in the illustrations since they are not included in that specific machine KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 60660006G PO peces ZI ELE C POWER COMPONENT BLANK MUTE FREEZE MENU ENTER RESET PANEL M lt To VGA Lock C Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 VP 719xl Presentation Switcher 4 Scaler Front Panel LGRLGR LGRLGR LGRLGR LGR VIDEO INPUTS CSR sass CEETETEETEEEETEIE ETE L L R R 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 2 AV2 YO NYC2 NCOMP NDVI GA LEN Qo AUDIO M N VIDEO OUT 1 a T Y PB CB 0 COCO d G900 09 Q2 3 Figure 2 VP2719xLPresentation 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 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 1 2 3 0 0 8 D 5 0 1 2 3 4 exter eX 20 AN eee POWER COMPONENT BLANK MUTE FREEZE MENU ENTER RESET PANEL TOVGA Lock C2 VEOZBO O Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 3 VP 720xl Presentation Switeh r Scaler Front Panel TT M ET
32. he Video Utility Settings From the Video Setting Utility screen s e Figure 32 you can set the video standard color hue sharpness and position Color Formal Standard Film Made Color Hue Sharpness H Position Figure 32 Video Setting Utility Screen Table 10 Video Setting Utility Screen Features Standard Select the video standard Auto auto detects the standard NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M SECAM 1 That is Y B Y R Y colorspace also known as Y Cp C or Y Pp Pr 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings From the Audio Setting Utility screen see Figure 33 you can set the volume treble bass and choose between stereo and mono Advanced Figure 33 Audio Setting Utility Screen 7 5 4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Figure 34 and Table 11 define the PIP Setting Utility screen Sh EE PPonort sd PPSewce FIF Frame E ss Swich H postion Hm H V Position O V V User Define Size Figure 34 PIP Utility Screen Table 11 PIP Setting Utility Screen Features Set the vertical position of the PIP User Define Size After selecting the User Define PIP Size set the PIP size H size and V Size Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings From the Seamless Swit
33. less Switch Utility Settings 7 5 6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 7 5 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 7 5 7 1 The User Mode Setting 7 5 8 Choosing Factory Reset 7 5 9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 7 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 8 Technical Specifications 9 VP 724xl Communication Protocol Aa N m Contents Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 719x Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 724xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 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 Control 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 Figure 24 Geometry Zoom S
34. ludes the following items VP 719xl VP 720xl VP 723xl VP 72A4xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Power cord e Infra red remote c ntroltransmitter Null modem adapter e This ser nianual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you 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 I 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 Overview Overview The VP 719xl VP 720xl V P 723xl V P 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 V ESA and HD
35. occasion via the Utility screen settings see Figure 30 Output Setting Factory Reset x d van ced Figure 90 Utility Screen 7 5 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings From the Graphic Setting Utility screen see Figure 31 you can set the color format position saturation hue sharpness frequency and phase as well as auto image and auto gainddescribed in Table 9 Color Format H Position Y Position Audio Setting Color PIP Setting Hue Sharpness OSD Setting Frequency Output Setting Phase Factory Reset Auto Image Advanced Auto Gain Figure 31 Graphic Setting Utility Screen 1 When a VGA source is selected Graphic Setting will be shown HDTV Setting illustrated in Figure 39 will appear when an HDTV source is selected 29 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 9 Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features 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 V Position Set the vertical position of the display Saturation Set saturation the intensity of the color Sharpness Frequenoy 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 7 5 2 Choosing t
36. ons Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features Video 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 RS 232 Protocol RS 232 Communication Code RS 232 Read Command 10 16 21 23 24 26 26 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 39 4 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique ereative 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 learly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 719xI VP 720xl VP 723xl VP 724xl Presentation Switcher7 Scaler which 15 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 inc
37. op right corner OUT FREEZE Moves to top center POWER ii m COUR Moves to middle right gt Moves to center Moves to middle left YC1 YC2 VGA1 d Moves to lower right corner Moves to lower center VGA2 DVI INFO i Moves to lower left corner NAVIGATION CONTROL KEYS ENLCARGED VIEW E 4 Navigates up 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 Decreases the range one step 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 Adjusts the zoom position 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 GAIN N when the Source Prompt is OFF resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON AUDIO ZOOM CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW CONT BRIGHT C D Increases the resolution up to 400 zooming in to display a close up view of the fone chosen part of the screen that is chosen via the POSITIONING keys or via the Zoom s Zoom Position Adjustment feature from the Geometry menu Decreases the a
38. 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 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 SELECTOR buttons that can cycle between selecting a source freezing that source or deactivating that source and displaying a blank screen if programmed to do sof 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 graphies 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 volatil memory that retains the last
39. setting after switching the power off and ther on again Includes a built in Picture in Picture PIP inserter not available on the VP 719x1 Control your Presentation Switcher Scaler Front the front panel buttons Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter Remotely via RS 232 Achieving the best performance means Connecting only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning the Presentation Switcher Scaler away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 Eight on the VP 724xl 2 See section 7 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 7 4 1 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler This section defines each of the Presentation Switcher Scaler machines e Figure and Figure 2 illustrate the VP 719xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the VP 720xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate the VP 723xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate t
40. tes Video and Audio ProcAmp CONTROLS 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 ACCESSORIES Null modem adapter IR remote control power cord WEIGHT 3 kg 6 6 lbs approx Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 When installing a Kramer machine on a closed or multi unit rack assembly be aware that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient In particular take care that there is sufficient air flow Refer to the Operating Conditions pdf file on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com click FAQs in the Technical Support section 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724xl Communication Protocol 9 VP 724xl Communication Protocol The Com port setting details are Baud Rate 9600 115200 Parity none Data Bits 8 bits Stop Bits 1 bit Set CTS Mode Off and Set XON XOFF Off Table 19 RS 232 Protocol Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 L di Code Code OxOd ASCII space 1 xx Code Str 2 XX is 1 s complement 0xOd 1
41. the PIP Frame is ON see section 7 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 7 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 type of component source video or graphic determines where it is positioned in the table 3 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 5 6 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 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 screen for a few seconds only when the Source Prompt is O illustrates SWAP Main DVI i 6 2 5 You can determi ng PIP characteristics e The PIP 6 1 25 Split or User Define The Hori and Vertical position letting you place the PIP anywhere on the SC 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from
42. tput Status By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 3 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 7 4 The User Mode Setting Figure 39 and Table 15 define the User Mode Setting Figure 39 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 15 User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT Horizontal total HW Horizontal sync pulse width 5 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 Set to current values by pressing ENTER 35 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 8 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen see Figure 40 you can reset your VP 724xl to its preset default setting Cancel Ok Advanced Figure 40 Factory Reset Utility Screen 7 5 9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings Figure 41 and Table 16 define the Advanced Utility screen
43. trated 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 25 illustrates 1 Depending on the resolution of the component source 2 In this standard the ratio between the length and 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 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Enlarge x 400 Figure 25 OSD Enlarge Staf ts When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position the screen image 15 adjusted accordingly and the nee is He uw in the pop up OSD Enlarge status box 7 4 2 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 40096 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 25 illustrates e Using the OSD Men buttons as Figure 26 illustrates Figure 26 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen The and the buttons 27 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 4 2 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position You can adjust the zoom position via one or more of the following methods e Using the pres
44. udio level MODE SCALE Increases the audio level KRAMER Cuts the audio output blocking out the sound Decreases the resolution zooming out to E ee display more of the screen at a reduced size Figure 16 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Table 4 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
45. y times as needed 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 19 and Table 5 define the Brightness and Contrast screen Brightness and Contrast Brightness Contrast O Figure 19 Brightness and Contrast Screen Table 5 Brightness nd Contrast Screen Functions Brightness Press and buttons to increase or decrease the brightness and contrast Contrast 23 Configuring the VP 724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color Figure 20 and Table 6 define the Gamma and Color Screen Gamma and Color P Normal i Presentation Cinema Nature i User 1 User 2 Figure 20 Gamma and Color Screen Table 6 Gamma and Color4Screen Functions Bum 1 O Set to customize the Giamma from 10 to 10 Color Temperature red a and blue Color Manager red green blue and yellow Save press MENU User 1 and User 2 to recall for later use 7 3 Selecting the Source Figure 21 ill Strate 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 1 Only VP 724xl has 2 VGA inputs VP 719xl VP 720xl and VP723xl have 1 VGA input 24 KRAMER SIMPLE C
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