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2. deb i di m ahea e Vier u Vin Eln RHONE RUTAN TET n Se NENNT UENIT o 9 IN 4 IN2 2 EE GIY4 B Pb4 90009 VGA DVI H v ISCALED OUTPUTS ne OUT INT 2 OUT DVI VGA E5253 2252 HH HH FHH 1 E E sis MONEDA i YC Source 4 MAE JL Projector DVI Projector Plasma Acceptor Acceptor Plasma Acceptor s m CES VGA Source 4 YC Source 1 E Or emi a Suis HDTV Satellite Camera VGA Source 1 CV Source 1 DVI Source 2 Receiver Source RGB Source Figure 3 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting the MASTER OUT Terminal Block Connector The MASTER OUT terminal block connector can be used in the Master Audio Mode see section 6 1 1 and the Master AV Mode see section 6 1 2 6 1 1 Using the MASTER OUT in the Master Audio Mode In the Master Audio Mode see Figure 4 you can route the audio input from the Source 1 CV Source 1 or Source 1 to the Master Out connector HH E 55 EH E ev
3. Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 3 Set Video Setting 4 Get 10 0 2 Color Format 0 Default 1 RGB 2 YUV 0 Video Standard Auto 1 Video Standard NTSC 2 Video Standard NTSC 4 43 3 Video Standard 3 Set 11 0 6 Video Setting PAL 4 Get Video Standard 4 Video Standard PAL N 5 Video Standard PAL M 6 Video Standard SECAM 3 Set 0 All Off 1 Override VP 725DSA 4 Get is Oss Mic Control 2 Mix 3 TalkOver only 3 Set y Audio Setting VP 725DSA 4 Get 13 91 Loudness only PIP Setting PIP 3 Set ON OFF 7 4 Get 14 0 71 0 Off 1 On 3 Set 15 0717 PIP Setting PIP 0 VGA1 1 VGA2 4 Get Source 2 VGA3 3 VGA4 4 DVM 5 DVI2 6 COMP1 7 COMP2 8 COMP3 9 COMP4 10 1 11 YC2 12 13 4 14 1 15 AV2 16 17 4 3 Set PIP Setting PIP 0 15 1 116 4 0 Size 2 1 9 3 1 4 4 Split 5 0 Define 3 0 Fast 1 Moderate 2 4 Ge 17 0 2 Seamless Switch Safe 3 Set OSD Setting 4 8 On Source Prompt on 3 Set 2 OSD Setting y 4 Ge 19 0 71 Blank Color 0 Blue 1 Black 3 Set Output Color 4 4 20 0 2 Format 0 Default 1 RGB 2 YUV 3 Set 4 Ge 21 0 1 Factory Reset 0 Cancel 1 ok 3 Set j 4 Ge 22 0 1 OSD size O Normal 1 double 3 Set StartupLogo 4 Ge 23 0 1 On Off 0 Off 1 On 3 Set Audio
4. SEE k A 4 Es Amplifier VGA Source 1 Projector Acceptor 8882 1 CV Source 1 YC Source 1 Figure 4 Connecting the MASTER OUT in Master Audio Mode 6 1 2 Using the MASTER OUT in the Master AV Mode In the Master AV Mode see Figure 5 you can convert the component video input to the RGBHV SCALED OUTPUT and route the audio input from that source to the Master Out connector Y HDTV Satellite Receiver Source Figure 5 Connecting the MASTER OUT in Master AV Mode m Amplifier 4 Plasma Acceptor 1 Routes the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector 2 Converts the selected video input one of 18 to the SCALED OUTPUTS and also routes the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector 15 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs Table 3 defines both the progressive and interlaced RGBS and RGsB pinouts Table 3 RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Input Color Space PINOUT VGA RGsB Green sync to PIN 1 Blue to PIN 2 Red to PIN 3 RGBS Red to PIN 1 Green to PIN 2 Blue to PIN 3 Hs H and V to PIN 13 YUV RGsB Green sync
5. Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 0 0 N A Freeze 0 1 N A OSD ON 0 2 N A Power 0 3 N A AV1 0 4 N A AV2 0 5 N A 0 6 N A 66 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 0 7 1 0 8 N A YC2 0 9 N A YC3 0 10 N A YC4 0 11 N A COMP1 0 12 N A COMP2 0 13 0 14 N A COMP4 0 15 N A VGA1 0 16 N A VGA2 0 17 N A VGAS3 0 18 N A VGA4 0 19 N A DVI 0 20 N A DVI2 0 21 N A Override VP 725DSA only 0 22 N A Mix VP 725DSA only 0 23 N A TalkOver VP 725DSA only 0 24 N A SELECT 0 25 N A Video Group 0 26 N A Audio Group VP 725DSA only 0 27 N A Scaler 0 28 N A Master Audio VP 725DSA only 0 29 N A Audio Level VP 725DSA only 0 30 N A Audio Level Line VP 725DSA only 0 31 N A Audio Level Mic VP 725DSA only 0 32 N A Audio Level Out VP 725DSA only 0 33 N A Auto Image 0 34 N A Auto Gain 0 35 N A Menu 0 36 N A Up 0 37 N A Left 0 38 N A Enter 0 39 N A Right 0 40 N A Down 0 41 N A PIP 0 42 N A Swap 0 43 N A Contrast 0 44 N A Brightness 0 45 N A Zoom 0 46 N A Zoom 0 47 N A Volume VP 725DSA only 0 48 N A Volume VP 725DSA
6. S m O o m Lr m o 4 UJ Auto Image CONTRAST OUT O Os O O KRAMER gt A o lt m a Audio Level BRIGHT SCALE NAVIGATION CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW 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 or ON but without the orange frame resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON and orange frame is displayed 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 or ON but without the orange frame 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 or ON but without the orange frame 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 or ON but without the orange frame resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON and orange frame is displayed 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 via the POSITIONING keys or via the Zoom s Zoom Position Adjustment feature from the Geome
7. 57 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler To change the IP address of the unit first select the device on the list and then using the right mouse button right click the mouse button A selection box appears stating Set IP Address and Device Settings Select Device setting enter the new IP address and click OK The new IP address will appear on the screen IP 132 168 0 40 Mask 255 255 255 0 Figure 59 Setting an IP Number 9 4 83 Control the VP 725DSA via the Ethernet Serial Port To control the VP 725DSA via the Ethernet do the following 1 Onthe VP725 Ethernet Application screen click the Control tab The Control screen appears see Figure 60 The Control tab includes a set of control buttons which enable you to operate and control the machine via the Ethernet or serial ports according to the configuration 2 Press one of the eight orange buttons 1 to 8 that appear on the top left side on the screen of the Control tab Control the selected machine via the control buttons on the 1 The default IP address can be changed to fit your network system 2 From which you can enable disable the DHCP client DHCP is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol as well as setting the Baud rate for example 9600 or 115200 3 When a machine is connected the button lights Otherwise it is unavailable 4 Button turns green 58 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlli
8. Figure 13 OSD PIP Status When the Source Prompt is OFF activating the PIP toggles between the PIP with no frame and no OSD PIP status and no PIP 7 4 2 PIP Characteristics You can determine the following PIP characteristics e PIP Source e PIP Size 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 or split screen e Horizontal and Vertical position placing it anywhere on the screen 7 4 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP To toggle back and forth between the PIP content and the screen source content do the following e Press the SWAP key on the Infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 14 illustrates Enlarged View Swap Main 2 PIP VGA 1 Figure 14 OSD SWAP Status 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 25 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 4 A Resizing the PIP To resize the PIP 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 or split screen e When the Source Prompt is ON and 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 55 or the UP and or DOWN front panel OSD buttons e Use the OSD Menu 7 4 5 Moving the Position of the PIP To move the location of the PIP e When the Source Prompt is OFF or ON b
9. 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties 2 xi General Connect using 85 IBM Netfinity 10 100 Ethemet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection BB Client for Microsoft Networks 1 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Iv Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties A24 xl General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway Gbtsin DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server h Alternate DNS server Advanced Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 Click OK 1 This IP add
10. 1Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75Q on 4p connectors 4 x Component Y G Pb B Pr R or RGsB on BNC connectors 4 x VGA VGA through UXGA RGBS or RGsB on HD15F connectors 2 x DVI D on DVI I connectors 18 x balanced stereo audio on terminal block connectors 22dBm microphone on a female XLR connector GROUP OUTPUTS 1x CV 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector 1 x 1Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75Q on 4p connector 1 x Component Y G Pb B Pr R on BNC connectors 1 x VGA VGA through UXGA on an HD15F connector 1 x DVI D on a DVI I connector 6 x balanced stereo audio on terminal block connectors 22dBm SCALED OUTPUTS 1x RGBHV VGA format component HDTV on an HD15F connector 1 x RGBHV YPbPr on BNC connectors 1 x DVI D on a DVI I connector Master Audio Output MASTER AUDIO 1 x balanced stereo audio on terminal block connector 22dBm OUTPUT OUTPUT VGA 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 UXGA RESOLUTIONS 1600 x 1200 1024 x 852 1024 x 1024 1366 x 768 1365 x 1024 1280 x 720 720 x 483 852 x 480 1400 x 1050 480p 720p and 1080i as well as a user definable output mode CONTROL Front panel buttons IR remote control RS 232 Ethernet with OSD and front panel LCD ADDITIONAL Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates ProcAmp control output image CONTROLS scaling Picture In Picture text overlay aspect ratio change independent volume control of each input and output Volume bass treble loudness
11. Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 OSD SWAP Status Locking Unlocking the Front Panel OSD Input Status OSD Output Status Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Menu Screen Icons Controlling the Gamma and Color Gamma Color Temperature Manager User 1 2 Screen Selecting the Source Selecting the Search Selecting the Group Selecting the Source Geometry Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen Geometry Zoom Screen OSD Enlarge Status Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example Zoom Position Adjustment Example Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen Geometry Keystone Screen Utility Screen Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen Choosing the Video Utility Settings Video Setting Standard Utility Screen Choosing the Audio Utility Settings Choosing the Audio Level Settings Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Choosing the OSD Utility Settings OSD Size Utility Screen OSD Blank Color Utility Screen Choosing the Output Utility Settings Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen Output Setting Refresh Rate Utili
12. Table 24 Number of Buffers Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height Maximum Display Height According to Number of Buffers Output Resolution 1 2 3 640x480 54 36 27 800x600 43 29 21 832x624 42 28 21 852x480 41 27 20 1024x768 34 22 17 1280x720 27 18 13 1280x768 27 18 13 1280x1024 27 18 13 1366x768 25 17 12 1365x1024 25 17 12 1400x1050 25 16 12 1600x1200 21 14 10 480P 48 32 24 576P 48 32 24 720P 27 18 13 1080i 18 12 9 1080p 18 12 9 Downloading the TextOverlay Program To use the TextOverlay Application download the Text Overlay software from our Web site and follow the on screen instructions 10 2 Setting the Text Message The text overlay parameters can be set before or after pressing the red Connect button You can set the following parameters e Type the required text in the Message box and press Send e Select the Background Color items and the Text Color items including the Effect the Normal Color and the Partial Transparency e Select the Number of Buffer and the Display Height e Set the V Position e Set the Blank Time and the scrolling Speed e Set the Mode to Static or Scrolling e If in the Static mode set the text H Offset 1 Go to http www kramerelectronics com 62 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Text Overlay If required select the Buffer option 0 to 2 to send varying text messages Sele
13. 17 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 49 Table 18 User Mode Setting Definitions 50 Table 19 Advanced Utility Screen Features 51 Table 20 User Define Measure Features 51 Table 21 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 55 Table 22 VP725 Ethernet Application Configuration Tab 97 Table 23 Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 61 Table 24 Number of Buffers Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height 62 Table 25 TextOverlay Parameters 63 Table 26 Technical Specifications of the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 65 Table 27 Communication Protocol of the VP 725DS VP 725DSA 66 Table 28 Text Overlay Protocol of the VP 725DSA 73 iv KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections and replaces the opening paragraph in the Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable section in the User Manual as follows Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors Table 1 and Figure 1 define the color codes for the two existing standard types of cross cables used in the industry Table 2 defines how to connect the wires to the connectors on both ends of the cable When manually connecting the ends of a cable both connectors must follow the
14. 255 Audio Level AV Group Input Level VP 725DSA on I 29 0 255 Audio Level VGA Group Output Level VP 725DSA on 5 e 30 0 255 Audio Level DVI Group Output Level VP 725DSA on Mae 31 0 255 Audio Level COMP Group Output Level VP 725DSA on 32 0 255 Audio Level YC Group Output Level VP 725DSA on 5 as 33 0 255 Audio Level AV Group Output Level VP 725DSA on 1 Set 2 Ge 34 0 255 Audio Level Master Input Level VP 725DSA on oo KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment eo 35 0 255 Audio Level Master Output Level VP 725DSA only s is 36 0 255 Audio Level Mic Input Level VP 725DSA only E ad 37 0 36 PIP Setting PIP H Position e 38 0 36 PIP Setting V Position gt d 39 0 255 PIP Setting H Size Mes 40 0 255 PIP Setting V Size E M 41 0 36 OSD Setting H Position 42 0 36 OSD Setting V Position 2 43 3 60 OSD Setting OSD Timeout 5 xs 44 0 255 Audio Level VGA1 Input Level VP 725DSA only ad 45 0 255 Audio Level VGA2 Input Level VP 725DSA only pes 46 0 255 Audio Level VGA3 Input Level VP 725DSA only gt d 47 0 255 Audio Level VGA4 Input Level VP 725DSA only ie 48 0 255 Audio Level DVI1 Input Level VP 725DSA only E A 49 0 255 Audio Level DVI2 Input Level VP 725DSA only ed 5
15. Menu buttons as Figure 32 illustrates Figure 32 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen 9 1 4 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position You can adjust the zoom position see the example in Figure 31 via one or more of the following methods e Using the navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 to fine tune the zoom position that is to slowly zoom in at any location on the screen e Using the OSD Menu buttons see Figure 33 1 The gt and the buttons 2 For example to zoom in toward the lower right of the image press the and 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 DOWN OSD Menu buttons separately as required 39 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 33 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen You can adjust the Keystone to keep the picture rectangular according to your specific requirements see Figure 34 Zoom nM Figure 34 Geometry Keystone Screen 9 1 5 Configuring via the Utility Screens You can determine how your VP 725DSA will function either generally or on a specific occasion via the Utility screen settings see Figure 35 Figure 35 Utility Screen 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Se
16. Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 18 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 9 1 5 9 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen see Figure 51 you can reset your VP 725DSA to its preset default setting Figure 51 Factory Reset Utility Screen 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 10 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings Figure 52 and Table 19 define the Advanced Utility screen Figure 52 Advanced Utility Screen Table 19 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 the 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 p
17. Range Default Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Virtual Wide Letterbox Pan 32 to 32 Native Left Up Right Up Center Left Down Right Down 4 3 Output Shift 32 to 32 User Define H Zoom 32 to 32 V Zoom 32 to 32 H Pan 32 to 32 V Pan 32 to 32 o ojojojo Zoom Zoom Ratio 100 150 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 Zoom Position Adjustment Keystone Angle 32 to 32 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 27 illustrates the Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen You can set the following characteristics according to your specific requirements anamorphic displays the aspect ratio usually 16 9 virtual wide anamorphic plus non linear scaling letterbox the vertical line is expanded to full screen it is assumed that there are two bands of black top and bottom of the screen native lets you set the native resolution according to the specifications of the plasma screen or projector 4 3 output the length to height ratio is 4 3 and user define H Zoom V Zoom H Pan and V Pan Figure 27 Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen Figure 28 illustrates the Geometry Zoom Screen Figure 28 Geometry Zoom Screen The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illustrated by a small rectangle inside a
18. VP 725DSA via the LCD Display using the e Front panel OSD buttons MENU ENTER UP and DOWN e Infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 keys MENU and the navigation keys For example to set the Keystone to 6 the LCD Display using the front panel buttons do the following 1 Turn the VP 725DSA unit ON and press the OSD ON button if selected 2 Press the appropriate front panel OSD buttons as defined in Figure 54 Adjusting the Keystone AUi re To set the Keystone angle press the following front panel OSD buttons Menu 2 DOWN three times 3 ENTER 4 DOWN twice 5 6 ENTER six times Menu Geometry Keystone Angle Figure 54 Example of how to use the LCD Display 9 3 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 725DSA remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter that has a range of up to 15 meters and is powered by two AAA size 1 5V DC batteries as defined in Figure 55 and Table 21 1 To Keep the picture rectangular Figure 34 illustrates how to adjust the Keystone via the OSD Menu 53 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler FREEZE AV2 E lt gt OSD 1 2 lt 8 lt lt lt gt OWEI a AVI s S O m
19. and balance control of master audio output POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 60VA DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 3RU H rack mountable WEIGHT 5 5 kg 12 2 lbs approx ACCESSORIES IR remote control power cord 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Progressive and interlaced 65 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol 12 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Set and Get command Set Command Y B Control Type B Function B Param B CR Reply ZW Control Typell Function BParam BCRDoneCR Get Command Y Control Function Param CR Reply ZW Control Typell Function E Param CR Command set type 0 Key Set 5 ListBox Set 1 ValueSlider Set 7 TextButton Set 3 RadioGroup Set 9 Remote Control Hotkey Set Example 1 180832HCR gt set Contrast value as 32 ZW 180832R CR DoneCR gt command setting success 2 5 gt get current output resolution ZW1085W2WCR gt current resolution is 1024x768 3 Y 0835 MCR Keypad Remote controller set Menu ON OFF Z E 0E 35E CR DoneCR gt command setting success Definition B ASCII Code 0x20 CR ASCII Code 0 or After set type Command setting system will respond a string as Done The default data rate is 9600 Baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 27 includes the Communication Protocol Table 27 Communication Protocol of the VP 725DS VP 725DSA
20. audio output on a terminal block connector for each group In addition in the AV Group you can select the audio follow video input from each group for switching and in the Master AV Group you can convert the selected video input one of 18 to the SCALED OUTPUTS and also route the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector An independent Master Audio output that has a rich set of ProcAmp features including bass and treble controls via the MENU and LCD status display and OSD when appropriate RS 232 and the infra red remote control transmitter Audio breakaway option to switch audio independently from video or Audio follow video Adjustable volume on each input and output A microphone input that can be used by mixing switching or talk over Includes a front panel lock as well as a separate OSD lock In addition to providing an up or down scaled output of the selected one of 18 inputs also functions as 4x1 switchers for each video group 2x1 for DVI Has ProcAmp controls for the scaler output Lets you freeze the image at any instant Lets you select the output colorspace RGB or YPbPr 1 A method of security encryption developed by Intel and Silicon Image 2 An HDCP source would show up as a very snowy noisy picture at the output 3 Selects the video input from each group CV YC Component VGA DVI for switching to its local group output 4 Converts the selected input one of 18 to th
21. buttons e Asetof Video Group and Scaler Mode SELECT buttons see section 7 1 as well as Audio Group and Master Audio Group buttons see section 7 2 e AFREEZE button see section 8 1 1 e A PIP button see section 7 1 e Asetof 7 OSD buttons described in Table 1 OSD ON MENU ENTER UP and DOWN 7 1 Understanding the Video Group Mode Scaler Mode This is a machine with an 18x1 3 switcher for the Scaler as well as individual video switchers for the five Video Groups composite video s Video component video RGB or YPbPr DVI D and VGA When the VP 725DSA is in use both modes operate simultaneously as well as independently That is the Scaler output is available even when switching in the Video Group mode and visa versa except for DVI once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the Video Group Mode In both the Video Group and the Scaler Mode you can adjust the Audio Level Mic In 7 2 Understanding the Audio Group Mode Master Audio Group Mode You can work with the following e Audio Group which lets you select the audio input from each group for switching Pressing the Audio Group button illuminates it and displays the Audio Group OSD status You can adjust the Audio Level VGA Grp In Mic In and VGA Grp Out 1 VIDEO GROUP MODE SELECT selects the video input from each group for switching to its group output and SCALER MODE SELECT scales the sele
22. down except that the power switch item 6 on the machine continues to illuminate 3 Scaler outputs only 4 See section 7 4 5 See section 7 5 6 The OSD ON front panel button is activated illuminated by default and pressing the MENU front panel button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 displays the OSD Menu To block display of the OSD Menu press the OSD ON front panel button or the OSD key to deselect the OSD ON front panel button which is no longer illuminated the OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen However deselecting the OSD ON front panel button during an OSD operation will not turn off the OSD Menu even though the OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen letting you complete the OSD operation 7 Only one of the three buttons can be ON or all three buttons can be OFF pressing a button will select that button and turn OFF the previously selected button If the selected button is pressed it will turn it OFF 8 When no MIC CONTROL button is selected the audio input is routed to the MASTER output ignoring the mic input 7 Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Feature Function 21 LINE 22 Mic Press this button and adjust using the buttons The level is displayed in the 23 3 LCD Display 5 24 VIDEO GROUP Shows whic
23. the VP 725DSA via the Ethernet Serial Port 10 Using Text Overlay 10 1 Downloading the TextOverlay Program 10 2 Setting the Text Message 10 2 1 Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program 10 2 2 Saving and Loading Settings 11 Technical Specifications 12 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol 13 VP 725DSA Text Overlay Protocol Figures Figure 1 VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 4 Connecting the MASTER OUT in Master Audio Mode Figure 5 Connecting the MASTER OUT in Master AV Mode Figure 6 Connecting the PC Figure 7 RJ 45 PINOUT Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 10 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 11 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 12 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 13 OSD PIP Status 36 39 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 53 56 56 56 56 58 60 62 62 63 64 65 66 73 6 9 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 20 20 20 25 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32
24. though the OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen until you complete the OSD operation 2 Puts the machine in standby mode powering down the machine except that the power switch on the machine continues to illuminate and causing the IR Receiver LED to light red instead of green 3 You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to freeze the image see section 8 1 1 or to display a blank screen see section 8 1 2 4 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen 5 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys See the illustration in Figure 55 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the Infra red remote control transmitter 55 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 4 Operating via ETHERNET Serial Port To control your VP 725DSA via the Ethernet Serial Port connect the ETHERNET port of the VP 725DSA to the Ethernet port of your and then install and configure the Ethernet Application see section 9 4 1 9 4 1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software To install the VP 725DSA Ethernet Application do the following 1 Insert the product CD into your CD ROM drive Save the zip file on your computer Run the installer setup Respond to the installation wizard prompts Cha ses Restart your system 9 4 2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection Double click the VP725 Ethernet AP exe icon The VP725 Ethernet Application main dialog box appears see Fi
25. to Y Blue to Pb Red to Pr 6 3 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 725DSA via the RS 232 port for remote control and for upgrading the firmware To connect a PC to a VP 725DSA unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DBO rear panel port on the VP 725DSA 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 725DSA unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DBO rear panel port on the VP 725DSA unit forming a cross connection as Figure 6 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 DB9 To Presentation DB9 From PC Switcher Scaler If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 6 Connecting the PC 1 A display mode in which all the horizontal lines of an image are displayed in a single frame one field 2 A display mode in which a frame consists of two separate fields with the first field consisting of odd horizontal lines and the second field even horizontal lines 3 Also known as a Null modem connection 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 4 Connecting the VP 725DSA via the ETHERNET port You c
26. 0 0 255 Audio Level COMP1 Input Level VP 725DSA only E 51 0 255 Audio Level COMP2 Input Level VP 725DSA only re 52 0 255 Audio Level COMP3 Input Level VP 725DSA only 53 0 255 Audio Level COMP4 Input Level VP 725DSA only 54 0 255 Audio Level YC1 Input Leve VP 725DSA only jd 55 0 255 Audio Level YC2 Input Leve VP 725DSA only E 56 0 255 Audio Level YC3 Input Level VP 725DSA only E e 57 0 255 Audio Level YC4 Input Leve VP 725DSA only io 58 0 255 Audio Level CV1 Input Leve VP 725DSA only 59 0 255 Audio Level CV2 Input Leve VP 725DSA only Mrs 60 0 255 Audio Level Input Leve VP 725DSA only gt ed 61 0 255 Audio Level CV4 Input Leve VP 725DSA only 62 10 10 Gamma and Color User Gamma 2 63 0 127 and Color User1Color Temp ed 64 0 127 ae and Color User1Color Temp B 69 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 1 Set Gamma and Color User1 Color Temp 2 Ge 85 Ostet Blue 1 Set Gamma and Color User1 Color Manager 2 Ge 98 Red 1 Set Gamma and Color User1 Color Manager 2 Ge of 0792 Green 1 Set 3 Gamma and Color User1 Color Manager 2 Ge or 0532 Blue 1 Set 5 Gamma and Color User1 Color Manager 2 Ge 69 0838 Yellow E ng 70 10 10 Gamma and Color User2Gamma i Eon 71 0 127 Gamma and C
27. 1 Switching an Input 8 1 1 Freezing the Image 8 1 2 Displaying a Blank Screen 8 2 Choosing the Output Resolution 9 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen 911 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 9 1 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 9 1 3 Selecting the Source m 11 12 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 Introduction 9 1 4 9 1 4 1 9 1 4 2 9 1 5 9 1 5 1 9 1 5 2 9 1 5 3 9 1 5 4 9 1 5 5 9 1 5 6 9 1 5 7 9 1 5 8 9 1 5 9 Controlling the Geometry Adjusting the Zoom Ratio Adjusting the Zoom Position Configuring via the Utility Screens Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings Choosing the Video Utility Settings Choosing the Audio Utility Settings Choosing the Audio Level Utility Settings Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Choosing the Output Utility Settings Choosing Factory Reset 9 1 5 10 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 9 1 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 9 2 Operating via the LCD Display 9 3 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter 9 4 Operating via ETHERNET Serial Port 9 4 1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software 9 4 2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection 9 4 2 1 The Configuration Screen 9 4 3 Control
28. Auto 7 4 Ge 24 0 71 Search 0 Off 1 On 3 Set 3 4 Ge 25 071 BackGround Color 0 Blue 1 Black 7 0 N A Gamma Color Normal Gamma Color f 1 NA Presentation 7 2 N A Gamma Color Cinema Gamma Color 7 3 Nature 7 4 N A Gamma Color User 1 71 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 7 5 N A Gamma Color User 2 Aspect Ratio 7 Anamorphic Aspect Ratio d Virtual Wide Aspect Ratio 7 8 WA Letterbox 7 9 N A Aspec Ratio Native Aspect Ratio 4 3 7 10 N A Output Aspect Ratio H User Define VGA DVI COMP put 8 0 N A Resolution m Refresh Rate return 28 0 1080i CR 0 Power Down 1 9 Set 10 Ge 0 0 1 Power Power On 9 Set 10 Ge 1 0 71 Freeze 0 Off 1 9 Set VP 725DSA 10 Ge 2 0 1 Mute 0 Off 1 only 9 Set 10 3 0 1 Blank 0 Off 1 9 Set 10 Ge 4 0 71 Key Lock 0 Off 1 0 640 480 1 800x600 2 1024x768 3 1280x1024 4 1600x1200 5 852x1024i 6 1024x1024i 7 1366x768 8 1365x1024 9 1280x720 10 720 483 11 852 480 9 nn 12 1400x1050 13 480P 10 Get 0529 Output Resolution 44 720P 15 10801 16 576P 17 720x400 18 832x624 19 1024x800 20 1152x864 21 1152x870 22 1152x900 23 1280x960 24 1280x768 25 1024x576 26 User Define 0 60Hz 1 75Hz 2 85Hz dd 6 Ou
29. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing on a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting the MASTER OUT Terminal Block Connector 6 1 1 Using the MASTER OUT in the Master Audio Mode 6 1 2 Using the MASTER OUT in the Master AV Mode 6 2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 6 3 Connecting a PC 6 4 Connecting the VP 725DSA via the ETHERNET port 641 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 642 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 6 5 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 7 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 1 Understanding the Video Group Mode Scaler Mode 7 2 Understanding Audio Group Mode Master Audio Group Mode 7 3 Understanding the Audio Features 7 3 1 Choosing Audio Follow Video or Audio Breakaway 7 3 2 Adjusting the Audio Level 7 3 3 Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes 7 4 Understanding the PIP Button Feature 7 4 1 Activating the PIP Feature 7 4 2 PIP Characteristics 7 4 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP 7 4 4 Resizing the PIP 7 4 5 Moving the Position of the PIP 7 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 8 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 8
30. NOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler is designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications It is a true multi standard video to graphics scaler and presentation switcher for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications It consists of a very high quality scaler with many user selectable pixel rates including VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 and UXGA 1600x1200 high definition television HDTV 480p 720p and 10801 and several optimum plasma and LCD rates such as 852x1024i 1024x10241 1366x768 1365x1024 1280x720 720x483 852x480 1400x1050 576P 720x400 832x624 1024x800 1152x864 1152x870 1152x900 1280x960 1280x768 1024x576 as well as a user definable output mode In particular the VP 725DSA e Offers high quality de interlacing 3 2 2 2 pull down e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 e Includes non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off and then on again e Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size e Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format providing for example native resolution video for LCD DLP and Plasma displays e Facilitates scaling of graphics resolutions to other resolutions e Incorporates a unique graphics scaling engine with image enhancement algorithms which are buil
31. Presentation Switcher Scaler You can control the Presentation Switcher Scaler via e The OSD Menu Screen see section 9 1 e The front panel LCD Display see section 9 2 e The infra red remote control transmitter see section 9 3 e ETHERNET see section 9 4 e RS 232 remote control Operating via the OSD MENU Screen The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can control your VP 725DSA When the OSD ON front panel button is selected pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 displays the first OSD screen the Brightness and Contrast screen see Figure 18 If the OSD is locked pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 will not display the Menu screen In this case you can navigate via the front panel LCD After initially pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter each subsequent press moves to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Brightness Contrast Figure 18 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 1 Pressing the OSD ON front panel OSD button or the OSD key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 will block access to the OSD Menu 31 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 19 defines the six int
32. an connect the VP 725DSA via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 6 4 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 6 4 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 6 4 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 725DSA to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 4 and Figure 7 define Figure 7 RJ 45 PINOUT Table 4 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Orange White 1 Green White 2 Orange 2 Green 3 Green White 3 Orange White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Green 6 Orange 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown Sa nT Pair 1 4and5 Pair 1 4and5 Pair 2 1and2 Pair 2 3 and6 Pair3 3and6 Pair 3 1and2 Pair4 7and8 Pair4 7and8 12 45 78 36 This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 725DSA during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your network card as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties and right click Local Area Connection Properties 3 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 17 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler
33. and output as well as for the Master In Master Out and Mic In see Table 13 To adjust the group audio level via the front panel 1 Press the AUDIO GROUP button 2 Pressthe AUDIO LEVEL LINE button to adjust the group audio input level or press the AUDIO LEVEL OUT button to adjust the group audio output level An OSD audio level adjustment box appears on the screen Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the various groups 3 Press the and buttons to adjust the audio level To adjust Master Audio level press the MASTER AUDIO button and repeat step 2 above You can mute the audio output by pressing an input button that is already selected That button blinks and the audio output is muted Audio is restored by pressing the button again the button illuminates 7 39 3 Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes Using the MIC CONTROL buttons and or the OSD you can do the following Override which sends the signal from the microphone to the Master output instead of from the line whose signal is blocked e Mix which sends the combined signals from the microphone and the line to the Master output e Talkover routes the selected input to the output until an audio signal is detected on the microphone input When detected the selected input is faded out to be faded back in when no input is detected on the microphone 1 Audio level within the group is adjusted for the selected input only If you select a d
34. ct the Font and Font size Select the Repeating frequency 1 to 20 or Forever Table 25 describes when the setup parameters are available 10 2 1 Table 25 TextOverlay Parameters The Parameter Before Start to Needs Run TextOverlay Send Number of accessible buffers Yes Display height Yes Mode selection Yes Text Color Effect Yes Background Color Effect Yes Get resolution Yes Normal Color Text Color No Normal Color Background Color No V Position Text Position No Blank Time sec No Speed No Message Yes Repeat Yes Buffer Yes H Offset Yes Select Font Yes Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program To connect the TextOverlay program do the following 1 Open the TextOverlay program The TextOverlay application screen appears Select the VP 725 check box Select the type of connection to be used When selecting RS 232 in the COM port box select the COM port you want to use and in the Baud Rate box select 115200 When selecting TCP IP in the IP Address box type the machine IP and in the Port box type the port you want to use 1 This option can be used only if the Number of Buffer is other than 1 2 Determines whether pressing the Send button is required to carryout a change in the parameter 3 Static or Scrolling 4 If required you can load a previously saved setting and continue to step 4 in this procedure 5 If you ar
35. cted video input one of 18 at each of the SCALED OUTPUTS 2 By pressing the Audio Level key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 This also cycles between the front panel AUDIO LEVEL buttons Out Line and Mic 3 Select the front panel buttons by pressing them directly or by pressing the SELECT key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 50 or via Source Select OSD menu see section 8 1 3 21 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler e AV Group which lets you select the audio follow video input from each group for switching Pressing the Video Group button and the Audio Group button illuminate both simultaneously and displays the AV Group OSD status You can adjust the Audio Level VGA Grp In Mic In and VGA Grp e Master Audio which lets you route the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector Pressing the Master Audio Group button illuminates it and displays the Master Audio OSD status You can adjust the Audio Level Master In Mic In and Master Out e Master AV which lets you scale the selected video input one of 18 at each of the SCALED OUTPUTS and also route the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector Pressing the Scaler button and the Master Audio button illuminate both simultaneously and displays the Master AV OSD status You can adjust the Audio Level Master In Mic In and Master Out 7 3 U
36. d rooms auditoriums hotels and churches e Any application in which high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data 15 required for projection and large display purposes with full audio capability The package includes these items e VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Power cord e Infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery Null modem adapter 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 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 4 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 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 the machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started S
37. d position MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks unlocks the front panel see section 7 5 NAVIGATION Allow maneuvering within an OSD screen all keys adjusts the zoom position 4 keys moves CONTROL 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 PIP Toggles the picture in picture function and illuminates turns off the PIP button see section 7 1 SWAP Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content see section 7 4 3 CONTRAST Displays the contrast status adjust using the keys BRIGHT Displays the brightness status adjust using the gt lt keys ZOOM Allows volume and zoom control CONTROL OUT Selects the output resolution SCALE Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios Anamorphic Virtual Wide Letterbox Native 4 3 Output and User Define 1 The OSD ON front panel button is activated illuminated by default and pressing the MENU key or the MENU front panel button displays the OSD Menu To toggle the OSD press the OSD key or the OSD ON front panel button the OSD ON or OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen and the OSD button on the front panel is illuminated or turned off Note that deselecting the OSD ON front panel button during an OSD operation will not turn off the OSD Menu even
38. e SCALED OUTPUTS 5 Selects the audio input from each group for switching 6 Routes the selected audio input one of 18 to MASTER OUT terminal block connector 7 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Has a text overlay feature for insertion of subtitles karaoke script text banners and the like which lets you send text to be displayed on the scaled output Includes a built in Picture In Picture PIP inserter letting you insert a video source into a graphics background or vice versa This PIP image may be positioned and sized anywhere on the screen or displayed as 2 images side by side Split Screen The VP 725DSA Comes in a rugged professional 19 3U rack mountable metal enclosure Uses a universal 100 240V AC automatic power supply Control the VP 725DSA From the front panel user friendly menu driven OSD see section 9 1 From the front panel high contrast LCD Display see section 9 2 Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter see section 9 3 Via Ethernet see section 9 4 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 n
39. e loading a previously saved setting the type of connection is already defined Using Text Overlay 4 Press the red Connect button Once a connection is established the red Connect button changes to a green Disconnect button and the connection type boxes are disabled 5 Ifrequired type the text in the message box and edit the text message see section 10 2 6 Press the green Start to run Text Overlay button The green button changes to a yellow Stop Text Overlay button 7 Click the Send button in the Send Text area Text starts running over the display If you need to change any of the settings while the text message is running do so according to section 10 2 To disconnect the TextOverlay program press the green Disconnect button or press the Quit button to exit the program 10 2 2 Saving and Loading Settings You can save current settings at any time or load a previously saved setting When loading a setting the TextOverlay program automatically disconnects and you need to reconnect it 1A saved setting also includes the connection type TCP IP or RS 232 64 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications Table 26 includes the technical specifications Table 26 Technical Specifications of the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUTS 4 x CV 1Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors 4 x
40. ee Table 3 3 For example VCR machines 4 Not HDCP sources 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 8 9 Connect one or more of the following balanced stereo audio sources not illustrated in Figure 3 In particular the audio of Sources 1 2 3 and 4 to the AUDIO input terminal block connectors VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 and VGA 4 respectively CV Sources 1 2 3 and 4 to the AUDIO input terminal block connectors CV 1 CV 2 CV 3 and CV 4 respectively Sources 1 2 3 and 4 to the AUDIO input terminal block connectors YC 1 YC 2 YC 3 and YC 4 respectively Component video RGB Sources 1 2 3 and 4 to the AUDIO input terminal block connectors COMP 1 COMP 2 COMP 3 and COMP 4 respectively DYVI Sources 1 and 2 to the AUDIO input terminal block connectors DVI 1 and DVI 2 respectively Connect a microphone to the Mic IN XLR connector and push in or release the Con Dyn Switch as appropriate see item 12 in Table 2 Connect the CV OUT BNC connector the YC OUT 4p connector and the VGA OUT HD15 connector to the respective video inputs on the projector Connect the MASTER OUT terminal block connector to the balanced audio input on the audio amplifier Select any one of the three audio inputs to route to the MASTER OUT see the example in section 6 1 1 Connect the COMP OUTPUT BNC connectors G Y B Pb and R Pr to the respective compone
41. ee section 6 3 Connect the Ethernet port see section 6 4 Connect the audio inputs outputs see section 6 5 Using the VP 725DSA you can select any one of the 18 inputs and scale that input to up to three scaled outputs at the identical resolution To connect the VP 725DSA connect the following to the rear panel as the example in Figure 3 illustrates 1 Connect or more of the following video sources Up to four VGA graphics sources for example computers VGA Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 and Source 4 to the HD15 input connectors Up to four composite video sources CV Source 1 CV Source 2 CV Source 3 and CV Source 4 to the BNC input connectors Up to four s Video sources YC Source 1 YC Source 2 YC Source 3 and YC Source 4 to the 4p input connectors Up to four component video sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Cb Pr Cr sources or 4 RGB sources to the four sets of 3 BNC connectors G Y B Pb and R Pr The example in Figure 3 illustrates an HDTV satellite receiver or an RGB camera connected to COMP Source 4 Up to two DVI graphics sources for example computers DVI Source 1 and DVI Source 2 to the DVI connectors 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 725DSA After connecting your VP 725DSA switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 These connectors also accept interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB signals s
42. eighboring electrical appliances making sure not to block the ventilation holes and positioning your VP 725DSA away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 725DSA 1 The VP725 Text Overlay Application Text Overlay Sender for the VP 725DSA and the VP 725DS can be downloaded at http www kramerelectronics com 2 See section 7 4 Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUT SELECTOR anni 88 P22 VIDEO AUDIO SCALER MASTER GROUP GROUP eject AUDIO POWER FREEZE MENU ENTER OSD ON e 55000020 O Oo MIC CONTROL OVERRIDE MIX TALKOVER VIDEO AUDIO SCALER MASTERI Hoi NOU SELECT AUDIO Figure 1 VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 c VGA Button Selects one of the 4 VGA sources 2 DVI Button Selects one of the 2 DVI sources 3 E hm CVButton Selects one of the 4 CV sources 4 m YC Button Selects one of the 4 s Video Y C sources 5 COMP Button Selects one of the 4 Component sources 6 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the un
43. er Scaler Rear Panel Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 Rear Panel VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 Connector Connects the balanced audio acceptor for composite 2 5 8 Connector Connects the balanced audio acceptor for s Video 3 a E 8 VGA Connector Connects the balanced audio acceptor for VGA 4 lt E COMP Connector Connects the balanced audio acceptor for component 5 E DVI Connector Connects the balanced audio acceptor for DVI 6 5 YC Connector Connects the balanced audio sources from 1 to 4 for s Video 7 S CV Connector Connects the balanced audio sources from 1 to 4 for composite 8 o g VGA Connector Connects the balanced audio sources from 1 to 4 for VGA 9 a E COMP Connector Connects the balanced audio sources from 1 to 4 for component 10 SE DVIConnector Connects the balanced audio sources from 1 to 2 for DVI 11 MASTER OUT Terminal Block Connects the routed balanced audio channel Connector 12 Con Dyn Switch Pushed in selects a dynamic microphone released selects a condenser microphone 13 Mic IN XLR Connector Connects to the microphone 14 YC OUT 4p Connector Connects to the s Video Y C acceptor 15 YC IN 4p Connectors Connects to the s Video Y C sources f
44. eractive icons T Brightness Gamma Source Geometry Utility Information and and Color Contrast Figure 19 Menu Screen Icons 9 1 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 18 and Table 6 define the Brightness and Contrast Screen Table 6 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Brightness and Contrast Level 1 Range Default Brightness 010 128 64 Contrast 010128 64 9 1 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color Figure 20 and Table 7 define the Gamma and Color Screen You can choose Normal average setting Presentation higher black level Cinema higher white balance Nature higher green level User 1 or User 2 Figure 20 Controlling the Gamma and Color 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 Range 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 7 Controlling the Gamma and Color Gamma and Color Level 1 Level 2 Range Default Normal Presentation Cinema Nature User 1 2 Gamma 10 to 10 0 Color Temperature Red 0 to 127 64 Green to 127 64 Blue 0 to 127 64 Color Manager Red 0 to 32 16 Green 0 to 32 16 Blue 0 to 32 16 Yellow 0 to 32 16 Choosing User or User 2 from the Gam
45. essage Type the desired text in the Message box Repeat Set the number of times that the text message will scroll across the screen 1 to 20 or set to Forever to repeat the text message continuously Buffer Depending on the Number of Buffer you can have up to 3 different text messages running over the background g H Offset After selecting the Static mode use the H Offset box to select the horizontal position of the text Select Font Press to select the font and the font size The text will change on the screen only after pressing the Send button Send Transmits the message to be displayed on the screen 9 Message Preview Press to show how the text overlay will look 10 Load Setting Press to load a previously saved setting 11 Save Setting Press to save the current setting 12 Quit Closes the program 13 Position Preview View the position of the text overlay adjust via V Position selector 14 Start to Run Text Overlay Press to display the text on screen The green button becomes a yellow Stop Text Overlay button Press to stop scrolling on screen 15 Get Resolution Press to read the current output resolution 16 Current Resolution Displays the current output resolution 1 Unavailable after pressing the Start to Run Text Overlay button 2 You have to select the connection type efore connecting the software to the machine 3 For example set to 2 to repeat the text twice 61 Using Text Overlay 10 1
46. evel 1 Level 2 Range Default Audio Level VGA Grp In 0 to 255 160 VGA Grp Out 0 to 255 160 DVI Grp In 0 to 255 160 DVI Grp Out 0 to 255 160 Comp Grp In 0 to 255 160 Comp Grp Out 0 to 255 160 YC Grp In 0 to 255 160 YC Grp Out 0 to 255 160 AV Grp In 0 to 255 160 AV Grp Out 0 to 255 160 Master In 0 to 255 160 Master Out 0 to 255 160 Mic In 0 to 255 0 1 For an explanation of how to adjust the audio level see section 7 3 2 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 5 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Figure 42 and Table 14 define the PIP Setting Utility screen You can activate the PIP choose the source the size and the position of the PIP Figure 42 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Table 14 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default PIP Setting PIP On Off Off On PIP Source VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 DVI 1 DVI 2 Comp1 Comp2 Comp3 Comp4 YC 1 YC 2 YC 3 YC 4 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 PIP Size 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 Split H Position 0 to 36 1 V Position 0 to 36 1 User Define H Width 110255 63 Size V Height 1to255 63 45 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 6 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Figure 43 and Table 15 define the Seamless Switch Utility screen You can choose the image trans
47. g 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 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 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 an
48. geographic area 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Oper ating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing N CAUTION that When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care 1 It is 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 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket wit
49. gure 56 with a configuration tab and a Control tab 9 4 2 1 The Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to add the device IP address to your computer Figure 56 and Table 22 define the Configuration tab Figure 56 VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box Configuration Tab 1 Or connect the serial port of your VP 725DSA to the serial port of your PC see section 6 2 2 Or download the software from our Web site on http www kramerelectronics com 56 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 22 VP725 Ethernet Application Configuration Tab Button Function Autoscan Press to automatically scan for connected machines Up Press to scroll down the Server list Down Press to scroll up the Server list Delete Press to delete an IP number Add Press to manually add a server Com Port or IP Number Save Press to save Server settings Load Press to load Server settings To search for devices click the Auto Scan button Figure 57 shows a device found on the network with the IP address assigned at the factory Search Panel _______ Searched Server A Figure 57 VP725 Ethernet Application Search Panel Screen Check your machine IP number and press Insert to accept it alo x Port Baudrate Si ________ m 1 52168040 Auto Scan Figure 58 Configuration Tab
50. h 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 To rack mount the machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the Screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com 11 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler This section describes how to connect the VP 725DSA In particular how to Connect the VP 725DSA rear panel see this section Connect the VP 725DSA MASTER OUT connector see section 6 1 Connect the interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs see section 6 2 Connect the PC s
51. h video input from each group is selected for switching and facilitates the selection of an alternative video input from each group 25 AUDIO GROUP Selects the audio Dreakaway mode input from each group for switching 26 SCALER When selected shows which of the 18 video inputs has been selected to be scaled at the SCALED OUTPUTS and facilitates the selection of an alternative video input for scaling SELECT Buttons 27 MASTER AUDIO When selected routes the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 725DSA 1 Only one of the three buttons can be ON or all three buttons can be OFF pressing a button will select that button and turn OFF the previously selected button If the selected button is pressed it will turn it OFF 2 Selecting OUT when the Audio Group button illuminates lets you select the group scrolling through CV YC VGA Component and DVI displaying the selection on the LCD and OSD when appropriate using the UP and DOWN buttons 3 Note that once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the Video Group Mode 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Mic IN AUDIO INPUTS MASTER COMP 4 DVI2 OUT Bh oo sli DYN Mic d un FUSE 90 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Figure 2 VP 725DSA Presentation Switch
52. hich finds the active source After powering up the VP 725DSA will not scan for an active input but will display the source selected prior to power down even if that input is inactive Figure 24 illustrates the Group Select option The Video Group Audio Group AV Group Scaler Master Audio and Master are available with the VP 725DSA Figure 24 Selecting the Group Figure 25 illustrates the Source Figure 25 Selecting the Source 1 Selects the video input from each group CV YC Component VGA DVI for switching to its local group output 2 Selects the audio breakaway mode input from each group for switching 3 Selects the audio follow video input from each group for switching 4 Converts the selected input one of 18 to the SCALED OUTPUTS 5 Routes the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector see the example in Figure 4 6 Converts the selected video input one of 18 to the SCALED OUTPUTS and also routes the selected audio input one of 18 to the MASTER OUT terminal block connector see the example in Figure 5 35 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 4 Controlling the Geometry Figure 26 and Table 9 define the main Geometry Screen from which you can choose the aspect ratio zoom and set the keystone angle Figure 26 Geometry Screen Table 9 Controlling the Geometry Geometry Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
53. ifferent input within the group you have to press the LINE button twice button light turns off and then on again 2 Only one of the three buttons can be ON or all three buttons can be OFF pressing a button will select that button and turn OFF the previously selected button If the selected button is pressed it will turn it OFF 3 When no MIC CONTROL button is selected the audio input is routed to the MASTER output ignoring the mic input 23 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 4 Understanding the PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources and lets you display e An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source e An inserted graphic source PIP over video source Your Presentation Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and displays only the relevant sources as the following two examples illustrate e Choosing the AV 1 PIP source when the VGA input is selected will insert the composite video source over the VGA graphic displayed on the screen You can choose a component YC 1 YC 2 or AV 2 PIP source instead of the AV 1 You cannot choose VGA 1 VGA 2 or DVP e Choosing VGA 1 PIP source when the AV 1 input is selected will insert the VGA graphic source over the composite video displayed on the screen You can choose a component VGA 2 or DVI PIP source instead of the VGA 1 You cannot choose AV 2 YC 1
54. is program you have to close the Ethernet Application program Figure 61 and Table 23 define the TextOverlay Application Screen lol x A TextO rerlay_v1 01c Communication Interface _ Solor Number Of i Partial Transparency Accessible Buffers 8 725 e 8121 Normal Color TCPIIP RS 232 IP Address 192 168 1 1 V Position Port gt Background Color RN 5000 Scrolling Mode Effect Partial Transparenc Transparen Blank Time sec Mode Current Resolution Static Normal Color Speed d Scrolling Send Text Position Preview Message Six apples i Repeat Forever Buffer b Select Font Load Setting Save Setting Quit Message Previe Figure 61 TextOverlay Application Screen 1 You can download it from our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 60 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Text Overlay Table 23 Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application L Feature Function 1 Effect Set to Normal for a solid colored background S E Set to Partial Transparency for a partially transparent background S Set to Full Transparency for a transparent background 5 Partial Transparency Se
55. it ON or OFF 7 IR Receiver LED Green when the unit will accept IR remote commands red in standby mode 8 FREEZE Button Freezes the output video image 9 PIP Button Selects the picture in picture function 10 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen and locks unlocks the front pane 11 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen 12 Button Decreases the range by one step 13 Button Increases the range by one step 14 DOWN Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen 15 UP Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 16 OSD ON Button Activates deactivates access to the OSD Menu 17 LCD STATUS Display Displays the status 18 S OVERRIDE Routes the signal from the microphone to the Master output instead of from the Line whose signal is blocked 19 m Routes the combined signals from the mic and the Line to the Master output 20 D TALKOVER Routes the selected input to the output until an audio signal is detected on the c microphone input When this happens the selected input is faded out to be faded back in when no input is detected on the microphone 1 Note that once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the Video Group Mode 2 After pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter see Figure 55 The machine is temporarily powered
56. ition speed Mode Figure 43 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Table 15 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Default Seamless Switch Fast Moderate Safe Background Blue Black Blue 1 FAST an immediate switch without checking the resolution However the image transition may appear unstable MODERATE between fast and safe or 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 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 7 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Figure 44 and Table 16 define the OSD Setting Utility screen You can set the OSD position time out size see Figure 45 source prompt and choose the blank color blue or black see Figure 46 H Position sition Figure 44 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Table 16 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level3 Range Default OSD Setting H Position 0 to 36 18 V Position 0 to 36 18 Time Out 3 to 60 20 OSD Size Source Prompt Off On Blank Color Blue Black Figure 45 OSD Size Utility Screen 1 We recommend that you set the source prompt ON when adjusting the system During a presentation set the source prompt OFF to av
57. lect the partial transparency shade m Normal Color Select the background color 2 Effect Set to Normal for solid colored text set to Partial Transparency for partially US transparent text set to Full Transparency for transparent text can be seen 5 over a solid background Partial Transparency Select the partial transparency shade Normal Color Select the text color 3 Blank Time Set the blank delay time Speed Set the speed at which the text moves on the display Set to Static fixed text or Scrolling text moves across the display 4 Set the number of messages you can send one after the other from 1 to 3 Number of Accessible Buffers The number of buffers limit the display height in relation to the output resolution as defined in Table 24 5 Display Height Set the thickness of the background stripe height value is limited by the Number of Accessible Buffers and the output resolution see Table 24 6 Text Position V Position Set the vertical position of the text background on the display screen 7 S Connect Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect g TCP IP Check box When selected set the P Address and Portto connect via Ethernet 4 RS 232 Check box When selected set the COM port and Baud Rate 9600 for VP 725DSA to g E connect via the RS 232 connecto S VP725 Check box Select VP725 when connected to a VP 725 series machine 9 VP727 Check box Select VP727 when connected to a VP 727 machine 8 M
58. ma and Color Screen illustrated in Figure 20 displays the Gamma Color Temperature and Color Manager Screen in Figure 21 Each user setting is customized to the applicable environment The user sets the parameters and saves them for recall later and Color emperature Figure 21 Gamma Color Temperature Manager User 1 2 Screen 9 1 3 Selecting the Source Figure 22 and Table 8 define the Source Search Select and Source Screen ear vty Source Figure 22 Selecting the Source 33 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 8 Selecting the Source Source Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Search Manual Auto Select Video Group Audio Group AV Group Scaler Master Audio Master AV Source VGA Group VGA1 VGA2 VGAS3 VGA4 DVI Group DV DVI2 Comp Group 1 Comp4 YC Group YC1 2 YC4 AV Group AV1 AV2 AV4 Master VGA1 VGA2 VGAS3 VGA4 DVI1 DVI2 Comp1 Comp2 Comp3 Comp4 YC1 YC2 4 AV1 AV2 AV4 Figure 23 illustrates the Search Manual or Auto option Figure 23 Selecting the Search 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Selecting Manual Search disables the Auto Search option w
59. nderstanding the Audio Features This section describes e Switching balanced stereo audio signals in audio follow video or breakaway modes see section 7 3 1 e Adjusting the audio level see section 7 3 2 e Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes see section 7 3 3 7 3 1 Choosing Audio Follow Video or Audio Breakaway You can switch balanced stereo audio signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels To set the Audio follow video AFV option make sure that the front panel buttons Video Group and Audio Group both illuminate simultaneously or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently To set the Breakaway option make sure that either the Audio Group button illuminates for audio control only that is switching operations relate to Audio or the Video Group button illuminates for video control only that is switching operations relate to Video 1 By pressing the Audio Level key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 This also cycles between the front panel AUDIO LEVEL buttons Out Line and Mic The selected AUDIO LEVEL may also be adjusted by pressing the and buttons on the front panel 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 3 2 Adjusting the Audio Level You can set the audio level to determine the volume for each Group input
60. ng the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 725 Ethernet Application Configuration Control Connection Status Device 192 168 0 40 Remote Control 1 Li i CONTROL AUDIO LEVEL LILI Override Mix Talkover Line Mic Out 0 1 SELECT E EE Vedio Group Audio Group Scaler Master Audio OSDON BLANK SWAP MUTE KEYLOCK xl Figure 60 VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box Control Tab The Control tab includes The front panel buttons The BLANK SWAP MUTE and KEYLOCK buttons which appear only on the remote control transmitter A Connection Status area consisting of a connection indicator and the device IP number A Message area recording all the operations performed on the machine By pressing the Remote Control button on the Control tab you can operate the machine via the virtual remote controller interface for your convenience 59 Using Text Overlay 10 Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP 725DSA lets you display text over the screen with a rich feature set including text color and speed transparency text position and repetition Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP Before running th
61. nt video inputs on the Plasma monitor Connect up to three SCALED OUTPUTS as follows Connect the RGBHV connectors G Y B Pb R Pr H and V to the acceptor for example a Plasma monitor Connect the DVI connector to the DVI acceptor for example a projector Connect the VGA connector to the VGA acceptor for example a monitor Connect the MASTER OUT terminal block connector to the balanced audio input on the audio amplifier and route the audio input corresponding to the converted video input to the MASTER OUT see the example in section 6 1 2 Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 3 Connect a PC optional see section 6 2 10 Connect the Ethernet port optional see section 6 4 1 Not illustrated in Figure 3 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 13 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler ETHERNET
62. oid the appearance of OSD screen labels 47 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 46 OSD Blank Color Utility Screen 9 1 5 8 Choosing the Output Utility Settings Figure 47 and Table 17 define the Output Setting Utility screen You can set the resolution see Figure 48 refresh rate see Figure 49 color format and a user definable output mode see Figure 50 and Table 18 ut User Mode Setting Figure 47 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 1 That is the identical resolution at each scaled output 2 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 17 Choosing the Output Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Output Setting Resolution 640x480 1280x720 832x624 800x600 720x483 1024x800 1024x768 852x480 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 1152x870 1600x1200 480P 1152x900 852x1024i 720P 1280x960 1024x1024i 1080i 1280x768 1366x768 576P 1024x576 1365x1024 720x400 User Define Refresh Rate 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz Color Format Default RGB YUV Confirm Discard User Mode Setting Confirm iser Figure 49 Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 50
63. olor User2Color Temp Red 1 Set Y Gamma and Color User2Color Temp 2 Ge 12 ML Green 3 aat 73 0 127 Gamma and Color User2Color Temp Blue 1 Set Gamma and Color User2Color Manager 2 Ge i 0 92 Red 1 Set 75 0 32 Gamma and Color User2 Color Manager 2 Ge Green 1 Set E Gamma and Color User2Color Manager 2 Ge 76 0532 Blue 1 Set Gamma and Color User2 Color Manager 2 Ge n Yellow Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 3 Set 4 Ge 0 0 1 Search 0 Manual 1 Auto VP725DS 0 Video Group 3 Scaler VP725DSA 3 Set 0 Video Group 4 Get 78 1 Audio Group VP 725DSA 2 AV Group only 3 Scaler 4 Master Audio 5 Master AV 3 Set 2 0 3 Select VGA Group 0 VGA1 1 VGA2 4 Ge input 2 VGA3 3 VGA4 3 Set s Select DVI Group 4 Ge 3 071 input 0 DVI 1 DVI2 3 Set 4 0 3 Select COMP 0 COMP1 1 COMP2 4 Ge Group input 2 COMP3 3 COMP4 3 Set 5 0 3 Select YC 0 YC1 1 YC2 4 Ge Group input 2 3 YC4 3 Set 6 0 3 Select AV 0 1 1 AV2 4 Ge Group input 2 3 AV4 9 0 Left 1 Right Up A a 7 0 4 Man an 2 Center 3 Left Down 4 Right Down 0 100 1 150 2 20096 3 22596 3 Set M 4 4 250 5 275 4 Ge 3 MAIS Zoom Ratio 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 3 Set Graphics Setting 4 Ge 9 0 2 Color Format 0 Default 1 RGB 2 YUV 70 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 725DSA Communication Protocol
64. only 0 49 N A Mute 0 50 N A OUT 0 51 N A Aspect Ratio 2 0 0 128 Brightness 2 xi 1 0 128 Contrast 1 Set 2 32 32 Aspect Ratio Letterbox Pan 2 Get 1 Set 3 32 32 Aspect Ratio 4 3 Output Shift 2 Get T 1 Set 2 Get 4 32 32 H Zoom 1 Set 2 Get 5 32 32 V Zoom 67 VP 725DSA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment rp 6 32 32 H Pan 0s 7 32 32 V Pan 8 32 32 Keystone Angle EA 9 0 255 Graphics H Position Pre 10 0 255 Graphics V Position E n 11 0 128 Graphics Color En 12 0 128 Graphics Hue E 13 0 16 Graphics Sharpness 2 14 0 100 Graphics Frequency 15 0 31 Graphics Phase Ld 16 0 128 Video Color es 17 0 128 Video Hue s 18 0 16 Video Sharpness Ea 19 0 20 Video H Position 0 20 Video V Position for NTSC NTSC 1 Set 55 4 43 PAL M PAL 60 2 Ge 0 39 Video V Position for PAL PAL N SECAM NTSC 4 43 50 s 21 0 255 Audio Setting Treble Level VP 725DSA on E da 22 0 255 Audio Setting Bass Level VP 725DSA on e 23 0 255 Audio Setting Balance Level VP 725DSA on E 24 0 255 Audio Level VGA Group Input Level VP 725DSA on ed 25 0 255 Audio Level DVI Group Input Level VP 725DSA on rus 26 0 255 Audio Level COMP Group Input Level _ VP 725DSA on E 27 0 255 Audio Level Group Input Level VP 725DSA on Bon 28 0
65. or YC 2 7 4 1 Activating the PIP Feature To activate the PIP which illuminates the PIP button do one of the following e Press the PIP button e Switch on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu e Press the PIP key on the remote control transmitter see Figure 55 When the Source Prompt is ON the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame and the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 13 illustrates After a few seconds the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange frame and no PIP 1 That is composite s Video or component 2 That is DVI VGA or component 3 At video frequencies 4 As long as it is connected and switched on Otherwise choosing it will display a blank screen 5 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source 6 At graphic frequencies 7 As long as it is connected and switched on Otherwise choosing it will display a blank screen 8 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 9 Trying to activate the PIP again while the PIP is still enclosed by an orange frame deactivates the PIP 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler Enlarged View Source Inserted graphic appears in this area
66. our 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 DO the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine X Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 74 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 32 QS al Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail infoG kramerel com P N 2900 002725 REV 3
67. owever operation via RS 232 serial commands remote controller or PC and or ETHERNET is still available 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 27 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 8 1 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler This section describes how to e Switch and scale an input see section 8 1 e Select the output resolution see section 8 2 Switching an Input You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button when the SCALER button is selected The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds as Figure 16 illustrates Enlarged View Figure 16 OSD Input Status You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR button to freeze the image see section 8 1 1 or to display a blank screen see section 8 1 2 8 1 1 Freezing the Image You can freeze the image by either e Pressing the FREEZE key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 or the FREEZE front panel button The image freezes The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes The Freeze OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds or 1 For glitchless transitions between inpu
68. priate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes more slowly The Blank status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds You can choose the color of the blank screen blue or black see Figure 46 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 2 Alternatively press the FREEZE key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 or the FREEZE front panel button This will cause the FREEZE front panel button to illuminate and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button to flash 29 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 8 2 Choosing the Output Resolution You can select the output resolution by pressing the OUT key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 or via the Output Setting OSD menu see Table 17 The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds as Figure 17 illustrates Enlarged View Output Mode 640 x 480 60Hz Figure 17 OSD Output Status 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 Controlling the VP 725DSA
69. r 0 255 Color 9 Background Partial 4 B RGB color 0 255 Transparency Color 10 TextOverlay On T1CES3 NA NA NA Enable TextOverlay 11 TextOverlay Off T1DE2 NA NA NA Disable TextOverlay 12 Blank Time T1EE1 Seconds NA NA Time between Two Strings 0 30Sec 13 Text Bitmap T1FEO NA NA NA PC start to send bit string Download Start 14 TextOverlay Mode T20DF Mode NA NA 0 Scroll 1 Static 15 Text H Shift only T21DE Page H NA Text placement on H location available for static location Page Which string active mode H location 32767 16 Speed T22DD Refresh rate Step NA Refresh rate 10 100ms Size Slow fast Step Size 1 10 pixels Command handshake Only leading character for command start and no ending code Bit map file format It is a raster scan image with 1 bit 0 for background and 1 for text The 0 1 is ASCII code T1FE0001100010010010010011110010010 send bitmap as following image 73 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 followin
70. ress is compatible with the factory default IP address of the unit 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 725DSA to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 5 defines Table 5 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 White green 3 White green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown 19 Connecting the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 5 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 10 Figure 11 and Figure 12 illustrate how to wire a balanced unbalanced input and or output connection L L G R R Figure 10 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output L L G R R Figure 11 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input L L G R R Figure 12 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler The VP 725DSA includes the following front panel buttons e Asetof 18 INPUT SELECTOR
71. ress 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 the Freeze and Blank buttons respectively User Define Measure Measures and displays the parameters of the currently selected input see Figure 52 and Table 20 Table 20 describes the User Define Measure features Table 20 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 format H Freq Horizontal Frequency V Freq Vertical Frequency Measure Mode Select between Default and User Define 51 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen see Figure 53 you can verify information that includes the main source the PIP source the output mode as well as the unit s firmware versions Information Figure 53 Information Screen 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the VP 725DSA from the front panel high contrast LCD Display You can also operate the
72. rom 1 to 4 16 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN 17 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor 18 CVINBNC Connectors Connects to the composite video sources from 1 to 4 19 VGA IN HD15 Connectors Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics sources from 1 to 4 20 VGA OUTHD15 Connector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics acceptor 21 DVIIN Connectors Connects to the DVI digital video interface graphics sources from 1 to 2 22 a G YBNC Connector 23 8 B Pb BNC Connector Connect to the component video source or RGB source from 1 to 4 24 97 RB PrBNC Connector 25 DVI OUT Connector Connects to the DVI digital video interface graphics acceptor 26 Connector 27 R Pr BNC Connector 28 m p VBNC Connector Connects to the component video or RGB acceptor 29 d amp GYBNC Connector 8 B PbBNC Connector 31 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI digital video interface graphics acceptor 32 VGA HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics acceptor 33 z G Y BNC Connector 24 8 a B Pb BNC Connector Connect to the component video acceptor or to an RGB acceptor 35 9g RPrBNC Connector 36 RS 232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 37 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Local Area Network that is computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined
73. same standard either EIA TIA 568A or EIA TIA 568B Table 1 Crossover Cable RJ 45 Types 1 8 EIA TIA 568B EIA TIA 568A PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White green 2 Orange 2 Green TOP 3 White green 3 White orange 4 Blue 4 Blue EU 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Orange 7 White brown 7 White brown FRONT umi 8 Brown 8 Brown 1 8 Figure 1 RJ 45 PINOUT Table 2 Wiring between Connector One and Two of the Cable Signal Pairs PINs on PINs on Connector Signal Pairs Connector One Two TX D1 1 3 RX D2 TX D1 2 6 RX D2 RX D2 3 1 TX_D1 RX_D2 6 2 TX_D1 BI D3 4 7 BI D4 BI D3 5 8 BI D4 BI D4 7 4 BI D3 BI D4 8 5 BI D3 P N 2900 9999993 Al Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique 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 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems with full audio capability in conference rooms boar
74. t into the firmware e 5 specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise e Includes an OSD on screen display for making the adjustments that can be located anywhere on the screen and can be doubled in size The OSD can be used to deactivate the source prompt choose the color of the blank screen and choose from three seamless switching transition speeds e Consists of 5 video groups composite video s Video component video RGB or YPbPr DVI D and VGA and each group has 4 inputs except for DVI which has 2 inputs Each video input has its own corresponding balanced stereo audio input on a terminal block connector 1 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 2 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 3 Overview Has multi standard video support supports VESA standards HDTV standards and other popular resolutions on the input Does not support HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection on the DVI Features a Video Group Mode and a Scaler These modes function simultaneously and independently except for DVI once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the Video Group Mode Features an Audio Group Mode and a Master Audio Group Mode with a balanced stereo
75. tep 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or f mc 588 J stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside BUG AUDIO OUTPUTS K Connect the audio inputs and outputs AUDIO INPUTS MASTER Connect the video inputs and outputs and the scaled outputs Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an RS 232 Control Fort and or the ETHERNET Port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 9 The MENU Items Brightness and Contrast 0 0 VIDE AMD SCALER MASTER GROUP GROUP se 1 VIDEO GROUP select the inputs to 3 Source ae switch within the video group TR AUDIO GROUP select the audio input El Geometry g g from each video group 52 Gamma and Color X iliti SCALER send one of 18 inputs to the ay Utilities scaler outputs MASTER AUDIO select one of 18 audio inputs AUDIO LEVEL MIC CONTROL LINE MIC OUT VERRIDE TALKO a Hod Goa on the sclaled outputs Select the PIP function on Select the audio level Select the microphone the scaled outputs using the buttons control mode Use the Menu buttons to operate Information 0 Step 6 Operate the machine see section 9 Operate via the front panel buttons OSD IR remote control Control panel ETHERNET and 5 252 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECH
76. tput Refresh 3 70Hz 4 84Hz 5 66Hz 6 76Hz 7 50Hz 8 72Hz 0 VGA1 1 VGA2 2 VGA3 3 VGA4 4 DVM 5 DVI2 9 Set 6 COMP1 7 COMP2 10 Get 7 0 17 Master Source 8 COMP3 9 COMP4 10 1 11 YC2 12 13 4 14 1 15 16 17 4 9 Set i 10 Get 8 0 1 OSD 0 Off 1 9 Set 1 Line 10 Get 2 078 Audio Level 2 Mic 3 Out 10 Get 10 071 Audio Exist 1 Yes Get only 72 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 725DSA Text Overlay Protocol 13 VP 725DSA Text Overlay Protocol Table 28 includes the Text Overlay Protocol Command P1 P2 P3 P1 2 3 Parameters 1 2 3 Table 28 Text Overlay Protocol of the VP 725DSA Functions Command P1 P2 P3 Comments 1 Display Buffer T12ED Page No of Page Page No of page lt 7 Configuration Buffer Width Height Buffer size limitation Width Height Page No 1 lt 70KB 2 V Position T13EC Vertical NA NA 1 2047 Location 3 H Position T14EB Horizontal NA NA 1 2047 Non Used Location 4 Text Color Effect T16E9 Mode NA NA Mode 0 Transparency 1 Partial Transparency 2 Normal 5 Text RGB Color 17 8 G B RGB color 0 255 6 Text Partial F B RGB color 0 255 Transparency Color r Background Color T19E6 Mode NA NA 0 Transparency Effect 1 Partial Transparency 2 Normal 8 Background RGB T1AE5 B RGB colo
77. transparent pop up OSD Enlarge status box that appears at the top right corner of the screen as the example in Figure 29 illustrates 1 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it 37 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Enlarged View Enlarge x 400 Figure 29 OSD Enlarge Status When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position the screen image is adjusted correspondingly and the change is reflected in the pop up OSD Enlarge status box For example Figure 30 illustrates a zoom ratio increase from 200 Image A to 40096 Image B aa Image A Image B Figure 30 Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example Figure 31 illustrates how the pop up OSD Enlarge status box shows a zoom position adjustment from the top left corner Image C to the lower right corner Image D Image C Image D Figure 31 Zoom Position Adjustment Example 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 4 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400 via one or both of these methods Using the Zoom and or the Zoom control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 The pop up OSD Enlarge status box continuously displays the zoom ratio and position as Figure 29 illustrates e Using the OSD
78. try menu Decreases the audio level Increases the audio level Cuts the audio output blocking out the sound Decreases the resolution zooming out to display more of the screen at a reduced size Figure 55 Infra red Remote Control Transmitter 54 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 21 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function FREEZE Freezes the output video image OSD Activates deactivates access to the OSD Menu POWER Cycles power INPUT 18 separate keys for selecting these sources AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 COMP1 COMP2 SELECTOR COMP3 COMP4 YC1 YC2 YC3 YC4 VGA1 VGA2 VGA3 VGA4 DVI1 and DVI2 OVERRIDE Sends the signal from the microphone to the Master output instead of from the Line whose Signal is blocked MIX Sends the combined signals from the microphone and the Line to the Master output TALKOVER Routes the selected input to the output until an audio signal is detected on the microphone input When this happens the selected input is faded out to be faded back in when no input is detected on the microphone SELECT Cycles between Video Group and Scaler Audio Level Set the audio level volume for each Group input and output as well as for the Master In Master Out and Mic In Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency an
79. ts 2 To set the image transition speed fast moderate or safe see section 9 1 5 6 3 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 9 1 5 7 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 8 1 2 Pressing the appropriate illuminated INPUT SELECTOR front panel button or the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 The image freezes The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes The Freeze OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds Displaying a Blank Screen You can display a blank screen as follows 1 Press the appropriate illuminated INPUT SELECTOR front panel button or the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55y The image freezes The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes The Freeze OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds Press the appropriate flashing INPUT SELECTOR front panel button or the INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 The frozen image is replaced by a blank screen The FREEZE front panel button continues to illuminate and the appro
80. ttings Figure 36 and Table 10 define the Graphic Setting Utility screen You can set the color format see Figure 37 position color hue sharpness frequency and phase as well as auto image and auto gain Auto Gain Figure 36 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings Table 10 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default Graphic Setting Color Format Default RGB YUV H Position 0 to 255 128 V Position 0 to 255 128 Color 0 to 128 70 Hue 0 to 128 64 Sharpness 0 16 8 0 to 100 49 Phase 0 to 31 0 Auto Image Auto Gain Selecting the color format see Figure 37 lets you select RGB or YUV colorspace When the Default setting is chosen the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution 1 When a VGA source is selected Graphic Setting will be shown HDTV Setting will appear when an HDTV source is selected 2 Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position 3 Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast 4 That is Y B Y R Y colorspace also known as Y Cp or Y Pp P 4l Presentation Switcher Scaler Controlling the VP 725DSA Figure 37 Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen 9 1 5 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings Figure 38 and Table 11 define the Video Setting Utilit
81. ty Screen Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Factory Reset Utility Screen Advanced Utility Screen Information Screen Example of how to use the LCD Display Infra red Remote Control Transmitter VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box Configuration Tab VP725 Ethernet Application Search Panel Screen Configuration Tab Setting an IP Number VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box Control Tab TextOverlay Application Screen 25 27 28 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 40 40 40 41 42 42 42 43 44 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 52 53 54 56 57 57 58 59 60 iii Introduction Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 7 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 10 Table 3 RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 16 Table 4 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 17 Table 5 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 19 Table 6 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 32 Table 7 Controlling the Gamma and Color 33 Table 8 Selecting the Source 34 Table 9 Controlling the Geometry 36 Table 10 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 41 Table 11 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 43 Table 12 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 43 Table 13 Choosing the Audio Level Settings 44 Table 14 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 45 Table 15 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 46 Table 16 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 47 Table
82. ut without the orange frame use the four navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 or the UP DOWN and or front panel OSD buttons 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent accidental changes to settings or unauthorized tampering with the front panel you can lock the front panel This disengages the front panel switches except for the MENU button on the front panel press and hold for 3 seconds to unlock When the front panel is locked control from the infra red remote transmitter is also blocked To lock the front panel e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 for a few seconds until the Key Lock On OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds as Figure 15 illustrates Enlarged View Key Lock On Figure 15 Locking Unlocking the Front Panel To unlock the front panel releasing the protection mechanism e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 55 for a few seconds until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen when the Source Prompt is ON for a few seconds 1 H
83. y 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 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 products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from y
84. y screen You can set the Color Format Standard see Figure 39 color hue sharpness and position Figure 38 Choosing the Video Utility Settings Figure 39 Video Setting Standard Utility Screen 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 11 Choosing the Video Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Range Default Video Setting Color Format Default RGB YUV Standard Auto Auto NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M SECAM Color 0to128 64 Hue 010128 64 Sharpness 0to 16 11 H Position 0 to 20 15 V Position 0 to 20 10 9 1 5 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings Figure 40 and Table 12 define the Audio Setting Utility screen Figure 40 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings Table 12 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings Utility Level 1 Level 2 Level3 Range Default Audio Setting Mic Control All off Override Mix Talkover Treble Oto 255 128 Bass 010255 128 Balance 010255 128 Loudness Off On 43 Controlling the VP 725DSA Presentation Switcher Scaler 9 1 5 4 Choosing the Audio Level Utility Settings Figure 41 and Table 13 define the Audio Level Utility screen Figure 41 Choosing the Audio Level Settings Table 13 Choosing the Audio Level Settings Utility L

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