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1. PIP Source Main Source Input 1 Input 2 Video Ve Comp Video YC Tomp VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB l Video No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 YC No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Comp No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No ki Video No No Ves No No No Ves Ves Ves Ves Ves Ves No 3 VC No No Ves No No No Ves Ves Ves Ves Ves Ves No Comp Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No VGA 1 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No VGA 2 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No VGA 3 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No VGA 4 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No HDMI 1 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No HDMI 2 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No usB Ves Ves No Ves Ves No No No No No No No No 1 For a USB source with the PIP enabled the output image size is limited to 960 horizontal pixels 19 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentallv or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock vour VP 731 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism When the front panel is locked control is still available via RS 232 and or the ETHERNET connector To lock the VP 731 e Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel for about 2 seconds The front panel is locked and the PANEL LOCK butt
2. Figure 2 VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Y our Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Features f Feature Function 1 IR Receiver LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands 2 UNIVERSAL INPUT Press to select the composite video s Video component video Selector Buttons source from 1 to 2 3 B pc Press to select the computer graphics source from 1 to 4 4 Sw HDMI 1 Press to select the HDMI source 1 5 o HDMI 2 Press to select the HDMI source 2 6 z a USB Press to select the USB source and also run stop the slideshow see zZ section 8 7 1 7 PIP Button Toggles the picture in picture function see section 7 2 8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display 9 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image as well as pause the slideshow see section 8 7 1 10 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu screen toggle 11 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen or accepts a new parameter 12 lt d Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen Decreases the volume level when not in the OSD menu 1314 Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen or move
3. Feature Function 19 Y CV Connect to the video acceptor which can be either 20 UNIV INBNC Connectors PB C composite video Y CV s Video Y CV PB C or 21 PR component video V CV PB C PR from 1 to 2 22 PC 2 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source 2 23 PC 1 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source 1 24 PC 4 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source 4 25 PC 3 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source 3 26 UNIV AUDIO INPUT 5 pin Terminal Connect to the balanced stereo analog or digital S PDIF Block audio sources from 1 to 2 27 PC AUDIO INPUT 5 pin Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo analog or digital S PDIF audio sources from 1 to 4 28 AUDIO OUT 5 pin Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo analog audio acceptor 29 S PDIF 3 5 Mini Jack Connector Connect to a digital audio source 30 SPKR OUT 4 pin Terminal Block Connect to a pair of loudspeakers 31 HDMI 1 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI 1 source 32 HDMI 2 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI 2 source 33 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor 34 PC OUT1 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the video acceptor 1 that displays the scaled output In the default HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is PR PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 is PB 35 PC OUT 2 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the video acceptor
4. Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Front Panel VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Rear Panel VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Features PIP Source Appearance Availability Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Input Screen Functions Picture Screen Functions Output Screen Functions PIP Screen Functions 49 60 12 13 14 14 14 15 17 17 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 36 37 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 8 9 19 21 23 25 26 27 ji KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Contents Table 9 Audio Screen Functions Table 10 Geometrv Screen Functions Table 11 Available Settings for Each Application Table 12 Setup Screen Functions Table 13 Mode Set Functions Table 14 OSD Functions Table 15 Misc Functions Table 16 Input Functions Table 17 Output Functions Table 18 Features and Functions of the TextOverlav Application Table 19 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Table 20 Technical Specifications of the VP 731 Presentation Switchers Scaler Table 21 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB Colorspace Table 23 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Signal 28 29 30 30 32 33 33 34 35 37 39 44 45 46 46 Table 24 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace 46
5. IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with N 3 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 Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a descrip
6. Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B gt 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 B gt Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B gt Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 61 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 vour questions comments and feedback Safetv Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supplv before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000566 REV 3
7. Table 25 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Table 26 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal Table 27 Technical Specifications of the HDMI RGB Output Signal 46 47 48 iii Introduction 2 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronicsl Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a dailv basis In recent vears we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and houses of worship e Production studios rental and staging and where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes The package includes the following items e VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler e Infrared remote control transmitter e Power cord rack ears and null modem adapter e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materia
8. for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it from http www kramerelectronics com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Vour VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connecting Vour VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler To connect the VP 731 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect the following video sources A component video source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 1 RCA connectors Y CV PB C and PR A composite source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 2 RCA connector A computer graphics source to the PC 1 IN 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector An HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 IN connector A graphics data source for example JPEG files from a PC or a USB flash drive to the USB connector on the front panel of the machine 2 Connect the balanced stereo audio sources 7 that is the audio of the Component video source 1 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 1 terminal block Composite video source to the AUDIO UNIV IN 2 terminal block Computer graphics source to the AUDIO PC 1 terminal block 3 Connect the video output HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display PCOUTI 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector to a video acceptor for example an analog display 1 PC OUT 2 15 pin HD computer graphics vid
9. line and pixel rate format providing native resolution video for LCD DLP and plasma displays Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise Includes numerous filters and algorithms for eliminating picture artifacts Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 16 9 transformation 1 Note if you want to use 5 1 digital audio with the VP 731 you can connect the HDMI or S PDIF from your source for example a Blu ray player directly to your receiver or display 2 The front panel blank freeze and lock buttons can be programmed via the OSD menu see Table 15 3 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview Control vour VP 731 directiv via the front panel push buttons or e By RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter with on screen menus e Via the Ethernet The VP 731 is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure with rack ears included and is fed from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply 3 1 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the maximum high definition image and sound
10. or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate CE Port COM2 Baud 3600 F Manual Sync Connect Disconnect sme Cancel Figure 30 RS 232 Window Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column ATS9CSIRD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VP731 hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 BEE File Buffer Device Settings Help a 23 4178 IE e Operations Flow Butter Information TESCSIRDZ EA Marutact Id 58 Blank FF ta F Erase Range 0000 1409 Device ld 1 D7 Checksum QBFDFI perena fc Offset 0000 Device ld 3 FF F Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte i6 BootloaderVer 24 HEX File VP731 hex F Progam epre Device 858 foo m Device SBV fFe Serial Number A Device SSB G ao Level C Levelt F Set Special Bytes C Level2 Read Set Fun Clear File gt Load COM 9600 Figure 31 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade 10 11 12 13 14 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Ele Buffer Device Settings Help becomes colored green When the operati
11. 11 defines the settings available for each application Table 11 Available Settings for Each Application Application Available Settings Kevstone Location horizontal kevstone vertical kevstone pincushion barrel and Reset all Anvplace Location Diagonal Projection and Reset all Rotation Location pincushion barrel Rotation and Reset all 8 7 The Setup Screen Figure 19 and Table 12 define the Setup screen Figure 19 Setup Screen Table 12 Setup Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Save Save a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Recall Recall a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Slideshow Set speed for slide show see section Min Low Mid Long Max Min 8 7 1 Off Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the On Off Off output to that of the input 1 Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in the Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame synchronized 2 In cases where the output resolution can support the vertical refresh rate of the input the output refresh rate will change according to the input refresh rate 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens through Black or fast switching which is faster but mav cause glitches on the output applies when switching between analog inputs Setting Function Selection Range Default Auto Image Aut
12. 2 that displays the scaled output In me default HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is PR PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 is PB 36 ETHERNET Port Connects to your LAN 37 RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 38 AUDIO Program Button Push to upgrade to the latest audio firmware PROG Release for normal operation Terminal Block Connector Connect to a PC for audio firmware upgrade 39 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 40 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF 1 See section 6 3 2 Local Area Network that is computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Installing in a Rack Installing in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Storage temperature range Operating humidity range Storage humidity range CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature ofa closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is
13. 24Hz or Custom HDMI Type Set the HDMI Auto HDMI DVI auto type Aspect Ratio Setthe aspect Best Fit Letterbox Follow Output Follow Output ratio Virtual Wide Follow Input or Custom H Pan Horizontal pan 16 to 16 0 V Pan Vertical pan 16to 16 0 H Zoom Horizontal zoom 8 to 8 0 V Zoom Vertical zoom 8to 8 0 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the count down message that appears on the screen 4 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 resolutions 5 From Custom 1 to Custom 4 6 The best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios 7 If the input lt output scale up the picture If the input gt output scale down the picture 8 If the input lt output display with a blank border If the input gt output crop the image 9 Available when selecting Custom aspect ratio 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Selection Range Default Zoom Set the Zoom 100 150 200 225 250 275 300 325 100 350
14. 375 400 Custom Custom Zoom Set the Zoom From 100 to 400 Zoom H Pan Oto 32 16 Zoom V Pan Oto 32 16 HQV Color Color saturation Adjust RGB and CMY individually 100 to 100 Setting 8 4 The PIP Screen Figure 16 and Table 8 define the PIP screen tes O tm e ar x to input picture Output Audio Geometry Setup info O Frame Color Blue Figure 16 PIP Screen Table 8 PIP Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default On Off Activate deactivate the PIP On Off Off feature Type Select the PIP type Picture In Picture Picture In Picture Picture or Split Picture Source Select the PIP source See Table 3 PIP Size Select the PIP size 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 or Custom 1 4 H Position Set the horizontal position of the 0 128 3 PIP on the display V Position Set the vertical position of the PIP JO 128 0 on the display H Size Set custom size 1 255 V Size Set custom size 1 255 1 CMY means Cyan Magenta and Yellow 2 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 For a USB source with the PIP enabled the maximum output image size is 960 horizontal pixels 4 Maintains the aspect ratio 5 When changing the PIP source the display fades through black 6 The PIP size can be set up to the full height and up to half the width of the screen 7 The actual range depends upon the input reso
15. 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50 YPbPr 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Table 26 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x720 60 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1920x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1080i 60 1080i 50 720p 60 720p 50 480p 60 576p 50 1080p 50 1080p 60 47 Technical Specifications Table 27 Technical Specifications of the HDMI RGB Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequencv Hz 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x720 60 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1920x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1080i 60 1080i 50 720p 60 720p 50 480p 60 576p 50 1080p 50 1080p 60 1080p 2
16. background source for example video on video which is not compliant to Table 3 a message appears unavailable operation Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons To replace a PIP in the same categorv for example changing the PIP source from PC 1 to HDMI 2 press the required PIP Source on the remote control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly You can swap the PIP source category with the main source category via the e Remote control keys by selecting a new main source and then a new PIP source e OSD menu by selecting a new Input source through the Input menu and a new PIP source through the PIP menu When selecting one PIP source the VP 731 automatically recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays and the selected video source on all the graphic displays compliant to Table 3 1 The front panel UNIVERSAL INPUT selector buttons IN 1 and IN 2 are named Input 1 and Input 2 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter Similarly the front panel INPUT selector buttons PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 and PC 4 are named VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 and VGA 4 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter see section 7 4 2 Even if the input signal is not connected In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Table 3 PIP Source Appearance Availabilitv
17. e A RESET TO XGA 720p button e APANEL LOCK button see section 7 3 7 1 Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 2 The PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP uses K IIT XLIM image insertion technology to present video and graphic sources simultaneously You can display An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source Three types of PIP insertions are available 7 2 1 Picture in Picture the PIP image appears over the background image Picture Picture the video source and the graphic source are placed side by side and the aspect ratio is maintained for each image two small images with the correct proportions Split the video source and the graphic source are placed side by side filling the screen squeezed horizontally but not vertically Activating the PIP Feature You can activate the PIP by 7 2 2 Pressing the PIP button Pressing the PIP key on the infrared remote control transmitter see section 7A Figure 11 Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see Figure 16 and Table 8 Selecting the PIP Source To use the PIP feature set the PIP source via the OSD menu see Figure 16 and Table 8 or
18. sections 7 and 8 f Select the PIP function BLANK the display E E JUNIVERBAL INPUTS wma ma 1 ped pe HDMIT HDMI2 USB PIP BLANK FREEZE Meu ENTER Reser To PANEL BOOOOOOOO ADO 006900 Operate via the OSD menu RESET the Menu buttons resolution 1 a 1 ela O tla lo RIO Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Info KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP 731 is a 9 input ProscaleTM Presentation Switcher Scaler Each audio input can accept balanced stereo audio or digital S PDIF audio The VP 731 has a balanced stereo audio output and a digital S PDIF audio output The VP 731 scales any composite s Video Y C component video YPbPr HDMI or computer graphics video signal as well as jpeg files via USB up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch free switching between sources through FTB fade thru black switching technology The output signal is available simultaneously on two 15 pin HD computer graphics video PC connectors and on an HDMI connector The VP 731 features include e Silicon Optix HQV Video Processing HQV Hollywood Quality Video processing represents the state of the art in video processing technology with the highest quality de interlacing noise reduction and scaling performance for both standard definition and high definition signals e Fade Thru Black FTB Switching the video fades to black and then the new in
19. the remote transmitter keys To set the PIP source via the OSD menu do the following 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu Press the button to move to the PIP icon Scroll down to select Source and press ENTER Use the or Y buttons to select the PIP Source from the drop down list box and press ENTER see Figure 16 To exit the OSD menu press the MENU button 1 If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant and the machine will not output a picture on the PC output 2 That is composite s Video 3 That is HDMI or PC or component 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Figure 9 PIP Source Over Background 7 23 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap To toggle between the PIP source and the main display as Figure 10 illustrates press the Swap key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 11 Figure 10 OSD SWAP Status 7 2 4 Quick Selection of the PIP Source via the Front Panel Buttons For quick selection of the PIP source press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PIP source For example to select PC 2 as the graphic PIP source over a video background press and hold the PIP front panel button and press the PC 2 front panel button When attempting to select a PIP source of the same category as the
20. 0 RB 1366x768_60 1366x768_60 RB Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 No Input detected Other 1 NTSC 2 PAL 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC 4 43 6 SECAM 7 PAL 60 104 9 COS OT B am 640x480 60 640x480 67 Mac13 640x480 72 640x480 75 640x480 85 720x400 70 720x400 85 800x600 56 800x600 60 800x600 72 PIP Input status 56 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 800x600 75 800x600 85 832x624 75 Mac16 1024x768 60 1024x768 70 1024x768 75 1024x768 75 Mac19 1024x768 85 1024x800 84 Sun 1152x864 75 1152x870 75 Mac21 1152x900 66 Sun 1152x900 76 Sun 1280x960 60 1280x960 85 1280x768 60 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1280x1024 76 Sun 1280x1024 85 1400x1050 60 1400x1050 75 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1080i 60 1080i 50 1080p 60 1080p 50 720p 60 720p 50 480i 480p 576i 576p 1280x800 60 Reduce blank 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 94 95 97 98 99 1920x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1280x720 60 1080p 24 1280x800 60 1440x900 60 1440x900 60 RB 1280x768_60 RB 1680x1050_60 RB 1366x768_60 1366x768_60 RB Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 No Input de
21. 4 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 731 Communication Protocol 12 VP 731 Communication Protocol Serial Configuration Baud rate 9600 Bits per second Data bits 8bits Paritv None Stop bits Ibit Communication confirmation Send CR Reply CR gt Set Command Send VI Control TvpeliFunction Parami ECR Reply ZHControl TvpeliFunctioni Param ECR Get Command Send VI Control TvpeltFunctioni CR Reply ZHControl TvpelFunctioni Param ECR Example set Input 1 Source Type to Component Send VI BOMOMOMCR Reply ZEOMOMONCR gt Example get current Input 1 Source Type Send Y M1 MONCR Reply ZE MOMONCR gt Definition E ASCII Code 0x20 CR Ascii Code 0x0D Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com to check for the latest VP 731 communication protocol 49 VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Ae Set Ge Function jParameter Description O Input 1 1 Input 2 2 Input 3 3 Input 4 0 1 0 4 VGA 1 Input Source 5 VGA 2 6 HDMI 1 7 HDMI 2 8 USB 0 Component 0 1 1 1 YC Input 1 Source Type 2 Video 0 Component 0 1 2 1 YC Input 2 Source Type 2 Video 0 1 3 N A N A 0 1 4 N A N A 0 Auto 0 1 5 1 RGB Input Color Format 2 YUV 0 Auto 1 NTSC 2 PAL 3 PAL M 0 1 6 4 PAL N Input Video Standard 5 NTSC 4 43 6 SECAM 7 PAL 60 E I
22. 80 60Hz 24 1920x1200 60Hz 25 480p 60Hz 26 576p 60Hz 27 7200 50Hz 28 7200 60Hz 29 1080i 50Hz 30 1080i 60Hz 31 1080p 50Hz Picture Luma Transition Enhance Picture Chroma Transition Enhance Output Resolution IK 51 VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 32 1080p 60Hz 33 1080p 24Hz 96 Custom1 97 Custom2 98 Custom3 99 Custom4 26 0 Auto HDMI DVI Output HDMI Type 27 Best Fit Letterbox Follow Output Virtual Wide Follow Input Custom Owes eyes Aspect Ratio 28 16 16 H Pan 29 V Pan 30 H Zoom ojojojo alalala 31 V Zoom 32 11 Custom Zoom 33 0 32 Custom Zoom 34 0 32 Zoom H Pan 35 0 32 Zoom V Pan o jojojo 36 Off On PIP On Off 37 Picture In Picture Picture Picture Split PIP Type 38 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 PIP Source 39 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 Custom FM SADO RON Nt ri PIP Size 40 0 128 PIP H Position 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function jParameter Description 0 1 41 0 128 PIP V Position 0 1 42 1 255 P
23. Audio inputs selectable S PDIF or balanced audio input for each of the two universal video inputs for each of the four PC video inputs on 5 pin terminal blocks and embedded audio on the two HDMI inputs Audio outputs S PDIF RCA connector and balanced stereo audio 5 pin terminal block Transcodes stereo or S PDIF audio to both stereo and S PDIF audio and embeds audio onto the HDMI output One stereo speaker output 6W per channel into 802 on a 4 pin terminal block connector Built in Time Base Corrector stabilizes video sources with unstable sync Built in video Proc Amp color hue sharpness contrast and brightness are set individually for each input A BLANK button a FREEZE button a RESET TO XGA 720P button to hard ware reset the output resolution and a PANEL LOCK button Built in audio Proc Amp with bass treble balance and loudness control as well as audio delay Firmware upgrade via the USB port Firmware upgrade for audio via the designated 3 pin RS 232 AUDIO PROG connector The slideshow option letting you run a slideshow via the USB port A user friendly OSD On Screen Display that can be centered on the screen or in one of the four corners In addition the VP 731 Includes non volatile memory that retains the last settings after switching the power off and then on again Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at the appropriate higher or lower
24. C to the AUDIO PROG terminal block connector as defined in Figure 24 and Table 19 RS 232 PINOUT Figure 24 RS 232 PINOUT Connection 1 Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel Failure to upgrade correctly will result in the malfunction of the machine 2 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only File names are liable to change from time to time 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade Table 19 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Connect this PIN on the To this PIN on the Terminal Block Connector 9 pin D sub Connector Tx PIN 2 Rx PIN 3 GND PIN 5 2 Push the AUDIO PROG button using a small screwdriver 3 Switch the unit ON Note this sequence is critical first push the AUDIO PROG button and then turn on the unit 10 3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the audio firmware Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE 1 The Splash screen appears as follows AIMEL pa 9 1 E tas o Coe FIM Mr l Peg aren Toor aaa dar 55410 Figure 25 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window 39 Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 lua MIS olel alT la Zl Figure 26 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select comm
25. EATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 6 The Geometrv Screen Figure 18 and Table 10 define the Geometrv screen allowing the user Figure 18 Geometrv Screen Table 10 Geometrv Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Application Select the output application Kevstone Anvplace or Rotation Kevstone Location Select the location of the Front Rear Ceiling or Rear ceiling Front displav Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal keystone 40 to 40 0 Vertical Keystone Adjust the vertical keystone 30 to 30 0 Diagonal Projection l Move the location of each Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Top Left corner of the displav Bottom Right or Reset to reset separatelv diagonal projections settings Pincushion Barrel Adjust the pincushion or barrel 20 to 20 0 appearance of the screen Rotation Rotate the display by 360 180 to 180 0 180 clockwise or counterclockwise Reset all Resets the geometry values to their default value 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 If the projector is located at an angle to the left or right of the screen 3 If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen 4 Horizontal and vertical 29 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Table
26. IP H Size 0 1 43 1 255 PIP V Size 0 Off 0 1 44 1 On PIP Frame 0 Red 0 1 45 1 Green PIP Frame Color 2 Blue 0 Analog A 0 1 46 4 S PDIF Audio Input Type 0 1 47 22 0 22 Audio Input Volume 0 1 48 100 24 Audio Output Volume 0 1 49 36 0 36 Audio Bass 0 1 50 36 0 36 Audio Treble 0 1 51 10 10 Audio Balance 0 Off 0 1 52 1 On Audio Loudness 0 Dvnamic 0 1 53 1 User Define Audio Delay 1 54 0 340 step 2 User Delay 0 No audio 1 Input 1 2 Input 2 0 1 55 3 VGA1 Audio Input For USB 4 VGA2 5 VGA3 6 VGA4 0 Keystone 0 1 56 1 Anyplace Geometry Application 2 Rotation 0 Front 1 Ceiling 0 1 57 2 Rear Geometry Location 3 Rear ceiling 0 1 58 40 40 Geometry Horizontal Keystone 0 1 59 30 30 Geometry Vertical Keystone 0 1 60 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left H 0 1 61 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left V 0 1 62 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Right H 0 1 63 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Right V 0 1 64 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Left H 0 1 65 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Left V 0 1 66 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right H 0 1 67 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right V 0 68 N A Geometry Diagonal Projection Reset 0 1 69 20 20 Geometry Pincushion Barrel 0 1 70 180 180 Geometry Rotation 0 71 N A Geometry Reset all lk 93 VP 731 Commu
27. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting Your VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC 6 2 Connecting the VP 731 via the ETHERNET Port 6 3 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 4 Connecting the Digital S PDIF Audio Input 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 1 Switching an Input 7 2 The PIP Button Feature 7 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature 7 2 2 Selecting the PIP Source 7 2 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap 7 24 Quick Selection of the PIP Source via the Front Panel Buttons 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7 4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 8 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 The Input Screen 8 1 1 Reading JPEG Files 8 2 The Picture Screen 8 3 The Output Screen 8 4 The PIP Screen 8 5 The Audio Screen 8 6 The Geometry Screen 8 7 The Setup Screen 8 7 1 The Slideshow Feature 8 7 2 The Advanced Setup Screen 8 8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 9 Using Text Overlay 10 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 10 1 Downloading from the Internet 10 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 10 3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware 11 Technical Spe
28. TS 2 x universal Y CV Pb C Pr composite s Video and component 1 Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors 4 x PC computer graphics on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 2 x HDMI connectors 1 xUSB connector For each universal and PC input there is a corresponding balanced stereo audio or digital S PDIF input on 5 pin terminal blocks OUTPUTS 1 HDMI connector 2 x PC computer graphics on 15 pin HD connectors 1 balanced audio stereo output on a 5 pin terminal block 1 stereo speaker output 6W per channel into 8 Q on a 4pin terminal block connector 1 digital S PDIF output on an RCA connector COMPLIANCE WITH Supports HDMI 1 3 and HDCP HDMI STANDARD OUTPUT Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 800x600x50Hz 800x600x60Hz RESOLUTIONS 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 1920x1080x60Hz 1920x1200x60Hz 480px60Hz 576px60Hz 720px50Hz 720px60Hz 1080ix50Hz 1080ix60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 1080p 24Hz or Custom CONTROL Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a 9 pin D sub connector Picture In Picture Video in Graphics or vice versa in any size and at any location PIP or Split Screen 2 images side by side ADDITIONAL Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates Video a
29. and from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears Device Selection Figure 27 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Device AT89C5115 cad AT89C5115 ATS9CS131 T89C5132 ATS9CSIED2 ATS9CS1ICZ AT89C511D2 k ATESCSIREZ Serial Num aragcsiRC2 ATE9CSISNDI ATEXCS122 4 TESCS1ACZ tescsicco TESCSICCOZ T89C511C2 T89C51RB2 TESCSIRCZ T89C51RD2 TEXCS121 Device gt Select Figure 28 Selecting the Device Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu Atmel Flip 1 8 8 S Buffer Device Settings Help Save HEX As Read Configuration Fil Ti Execute Co Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes E Blank FF Ext Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FB0400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading AMIA x x X HEX File EE Serial Number Figure 29 Loading the Hex Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP 731 for example 44M VIp2 hex and click Open Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu
30. cifications A DUU m 10 11 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 38 39 40 44 Contents 12 VP 731 Communication Protocol 12 1 Error Codes Description Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Connecting the VP 731 Rear Panel Connecting to a PC via RS 232 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting the Digital S PDIF Audio Input PIP Source Over Background Figure 10 OSD SWAP Status Figure 11 Remote Transmitter Figure 12 MENU Items Figure 13 Input Screen Figure 14 Picture Screen Figure 15 Output Screen Figure 16 PIP Screen Figure 17 Audio Screen Figure 18 Geometry Screen Figure 19 Setup Screen Figure 20 Advanced Setup Screen Figure 21 Misc Setup Screen Figure 22 Information Screen Figure 23 TextOverlay Application Screen Figure 24 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Figure 25 Splash Screen Figure 26 Atmel Flip Window Figure 27 Device Selection Window Figure 28 Selecting the Device Window Figure 29 Loading the Hex Figure 30 RS 232 Window Figure 31 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figure 32 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed
31. creen Table 15 Misc Functions 2 When selected if an input is not connected for over 2 minutes will cause the output SYNC to turn Off Settin Function Selection Range Default Logo Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on On Off or Custom Kramer the screen Logo OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a custom Logo Flash ROM Blank Color Set the blank color the color that appears on Black or Blue Blue the screen when the blank button is pressed Capture Press to capture the currently displayed Prompts Capture image This captured image can be used as a If PIP is on prompts logo or as the background if they are set to Cannot Capture with Custom or when no input is connected and PIP the output sync is ON If the output resolution is Note too high prompts 1 The unit can capture the image for an input Output resolution too source with a resolution up to 1920x1200 high for Capture 2 The output resolution must be lt 1400 horizontal pixels in order to capture 3 The PIP must be off in order to use the capture feature Background Set the background screen color if an input Blue Black Custom or Default without a signal is selected Disable Analog Sync Save Lock Set the Save Lock option to ON to save the On Off Off lock status when the machine is powered down Input Lock Set the Input Lock to OFF so you can still use On Off On the SOURCE buttons on the front panel eve
32. ding to the HDCP of the input This option is recommended when the HDMI Scaler output is connected to a splitter switcher in this mode switching may not be glitch free 3 When Follow Output is selected the Scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected This ensures smooth switching regardless of the input 4 Enabled only for HD input resolutions 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Table 17 Output Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Output Custom 1 to Custom 4 Custom 1 HT Horizontal total 1344 HW Horizontal svnc pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP Horizontal polaritv VT Vertical total 806 VW Vertical sync pulse width 6 VS Vertical active start point 35 VA Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polaritv OCLK Output clock 65 Apply Press to apply the settings Save Save setup Set Current Import the values of the N A currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting 8 8 Verifving Configuration Details via the Info Screen From the Information screen see Figure 22 vou can verifv the main source PIP source the output resolution the SYNC mode as well as the firmware revision and the audio board firmware version for example 1 0 in Figure 22 la to me ix fo I
33. eatures and Functions of the TextOverlav Application Feature Function Parameter Setting Area Text Color Dropdown Box Select the Text color Background Color Dropdown Box Set the text background color Transparencv Dropdown Box Select On for a transparent background or Off for a non transparent background Displav Height Check Box Set the thickness of the background stripe 72 or 36 Text Position V Position Set the vertical position of the text background on the displav screen Top Center or Bottom Communication Interface Area Connect Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect TCP IP Check box When selected set the IP Address and Port to connect via Ethernet RS 232 Check box When selected set the COM port and Baud Rate 9600 to connect via the RS 232 connector Scrolling Mode Area Blank Time Sec Dropdown Box Set the blank delay time from 1 to 5 Speed Dropdown Box Set the speed at which the text moves on the display from 1 to 5 Mode Set to Still fixed text or Scrolling text moves across the display Send Text Area Message Type the desired text in the Message box Repeat Dropdown Box 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 H Offset Dropdown Box After selecting the Static mode use the H Offset box to select the h
34. ent VGA1 Source Type 0 VGA 0 1 181 1 Component VGA2 Source Type 0 VGA 0 1 182 1 Component VGAS Source Type 0 VGA 0 1 183 1 Component VGA4 Source Type 59 VP 731 Communication Protocol 12 1 Error Codes Description Error code Description ERR 1 Unknown command ERR 2 Unknown function ERR 3 Unavailable function ERR 4 Unknown control type ERR 5 Unavailable get function ERR 6 Unavailable set function ERR 7 Unavailable parameter ERR 8 Too few arguments 60 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT ISNOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID
35. eo connector to a video acceptor for example an analog display 2 4 Connect the AUDIO OUT 5 pin terminal block and or the S PDIF digital audio output to audio acceptors 5 Connect the SPKR OUT block connector to a pair of loudspeakers by connecting the left loudspeaker to the L F and the L terminal block connectors and the right loudspeaker to the R and the R terminal block connectors Do not Ground the loudspeakers 1 Although this example shows only several inputs that are connected you can connect all the inputs simultaneously 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 731 After connecting your VP 731 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 You do not have to connect all the inputs 4 Sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Pr 5 Not illustrated in Figure 3 6 As required Not all devices need to be connected 7 In the HDTV mode the signal goes out via three PINS PIN 1 is Red or Pr PIN 2 is Green or Y PIN 3 is Blue or Pb 11 Connecting Vour VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connect the power cord 7 If required connect APC via RS 232 see section 6 1 The ETHERNET port see section 6 2 Audio Connections are not shown DVD Player Component Y C DVD Player Composite DVD Player HDMI Computer Graphics a x Soures Plasma Analog Analog S Display Display 1 Disp
36. fo 93 N A Menu 94 N A Top 95 N A Down 96 N A Left 97 N A Right 98 N A Enter 99 N A Picture 100 N A Swap o jojojojojojojojojoj O 101 Off On Mute o 102 Off On Lock 103 640x480 60 640x480 67 Mac13 640x480 72 640x480 75 640x480 85 720x400 70 720x400 85 800x600 56 800x600 60 800x600 72 800x600 75 800x600 85 832x624 75 Mac16 1024x768 60 1024x768 70 1024x768 75 1024x768 75 Mac19 1024x768 85 1024x800 84 Sun 1152x864 75 1152x870 75 Mac21 1152x900 66 Sun 1152x900 76 Sun 1280x960 60 1280x960 85 1280x768 60 DODO RO Ns OI OO MON ve a a e re ee ee ey Main Input status IK 55 VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 94 95 96 97 98 99 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1280x1024 76 Sun 1280x1024 85 1400x1050 60 1400x1050 75 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1080i 60 1080i 50 1080p 60 1080p 50 720p 60 720p 50 480i 480p 576i 576p 1280x800 60 RB 1920x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1280x720 60 1080p 24 1280x800 60 1440x900 60 1440x900 60 RB 1280x768_60 RB 1680x1050_6
37. igure 4 Connecting to a PC via RS 232 6 2 Connecting the VP 731 via the ETHERNET Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP 731 refer to the ETHERNET Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 13 Connecting Your VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 3 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection Figure 5 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input L G R Figure 6 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 7 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit Figure 7 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 4 Connecting the Digital S PDIF Audio Input Figure 8 illustrates how to connect a digital S PDIF audio source to the terminal block by wiring the first two terminal block PINs to an RCA connector using two wires PIN L to S PDIF and PIN L to GND L to S PDIF L to GND Figure 8 Connecting the Digital S PDIF Audio Input 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons The VP 731 includes the following front panel buttons e Nine INPUT selector buttons see section 7 1 e A PIP button see section 7 2 e BLANK and FREEZE buttons e Six OSD navigation buttons
38. io and high resolution audio formats 6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner 5 Y our Presentation Switcher Scaler e Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play e Has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connect 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 731 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 731 Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Y our Presentation Switcher Scaler ReserTo PANEL IXGA 720P Lock y VP 731 L G4R L G R FL G R L GH L GAR L G R EEEH porno mann EEE Pi w PCA Cc Polo eE E En
39. lay 2 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 731 Rear Panel 1 Not illustrated in Figure 3 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS 232 connection using for example a PC A crossed cable or null modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to pin 5 Method A Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a crossed cable pin 2 to pin 3 pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Note There 1s no need to connect any other pins Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control you should short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight flat cable to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC The straight cable usually contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D sub connector Because the null modem adapter which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins F
40. level Mosquito NR Set the Mosquito noise Off Low Medium High Low reduction level Block NR Set the block noise Off On off reduction level Detail Enhancement Set the detail Off Low Medium High Medium enhancement Luma Transition Enhance Set the luminance Off Low High Low transition enhance level Chroma Transition Enhance Set the chrominance Off Low High Low transition enhance level 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 If the USB input is selected Detail Enhancement is set to Off Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 3 The Output Screen Figure 15 and Table 7 define the Output screen IET PiP Audio Geometry Setup info Figure 15 Output Screen Table 7 Output Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Resolution Set the Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 1024x768 60Hz resolution 800x600x50Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1 050x60Hz 1920x1080x60H2 1920x1200x60Hz 480px60Hz 576px60Hz 720px50Hz 720px60Hz 1080ix50Hz 1080ix60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 1080p
41. local Kramer office 2 JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 31 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 7 2 The Advanced Setup Screen and to inclusive define the Advanced Setup screen Misc Input Output Mode 1 1400x1050060Hz Mode 2 1280x1024 75Hz Mode 3 1280x768060Hz Figure 20 Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions and refresh rate values see Table 13 Mode Set Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Mode 1 Set mode 1 1400x1050x60Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz Mode 2 Set mode 2 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x76Hz Mode 3 Set mode 3 1280x768x60Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1366x768x60Hz Table 14 OSD Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Menu Position Set the location of the OSD menu Center Top Left Top Right Center Bottom Left Bottom Right Time Out sec Set the OSD menu timeout 5 10 20 30 60 90 or Off 30 1 Since both resolutions have the same number of lines we can define for the unit to identify the above resolutions as 1400x1050 or as 1680x1050 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Figure 21 and Table 15 define the Misc Setup screen Mode Set OSD Input Output Figure 21 Misc Setup S
42. ls for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start The quick start charts summarize the basic setup and operation steps of the VP 731 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 e rubber feet to the Underside Audio connections are not shown DVD Player Component DVD Player Composite DVD Player HDMI Computer Graphics Source Plasma BS Analog Analog Display Display 1 Display 2 Step 3 Connect the control ports see section 6 1 If required connect an RS 232 optional control port and or the Ethernet Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set and operate the machine see
43. lution Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Selection Range Default Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off On Off On Frame Color Select the color of the PIP frame Red Green or Blue Blue 8 5 The Audio Screen Figure 17 and Table 9 define the Audio screen scak ll E Fat bese Po Input Picture Output Geometry Setup Info Figure 17 Audio Screen Table 9 Audio Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Type Select the audio input type Analog or S PDIF Analog Input Volume Adjust the input volume 22 to 22 0 Output Volume Adjust the output volume 100 to 24 0 Bass Adjust the bass 36 to 36 0 Treble Adjust the treble 36 to 36 0 Balance Adjust the balance 10to 10 0 Loudness Set the loudness On Off Off Delay Define the delay type Dynamic or User Define Dynamic User Delay Available when selecting the User 0 to 340 msec 0 Defined delay USB Select the audio signal to follow the No Audio Input 1 Input No Audio USB signal 2 VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 or VGA 4 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 Available for IN 1 IN 2 PC1 PC2 PC3 and PC4 3 Dynamic means that the audio delay is equal to the pipeline video delay 4 In 2msec steps 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CR
44. n when the lock button is on Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB Logo Download Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Selection Range Default Firmware Download the firmware via the USB Confirmation Download connection Logo Download Download a new logo via the USB connection Blank Define the function of the BLANK front panel Blank 8 Mute Blank Blank amp button Mute Mute Freeze Define the function of the FREEZE front Freeze 8 Mute Freeze Freeze amp panel button Mute Mute HDCP Setting Define whether the HDCP will follow the input Follow Input Follow Monitor or the output Output Overscan Allows stretching of the outputted picture On Off Off Table 16 Input Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Input Custom Input Custom 1 to custom 4 Custom 1 HT Horizontal Total 1344 HW Horizontal svnc pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP Horizontal polaritv VT Vertical Total 806 VW Vertical svnc pulse width 6 VS Vertical active start point 35 VA Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 65 Enable Set to On to enable parameter off change Save Apply settings N A 1 Available when input is not set to USB 2 When Follow Input is selected the Scaler changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output accor
45. nd Audio ProcAmp CONTROLS control output image scaling and aspect ratio change POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 58VA automatic power supply DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 3kg 6 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears Null modem adapter and IR remote control 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 From Custom 1 to Custom 4 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Table 21 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz jNotes Resolution Vertical Frequencv Hz Notes 640x480 60 1152x870 75 Mac21 640x480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun 640x480 72 1152x900 76 Sun 640x480 75 1280x720 60 640x480 85 1280x800 60 720x400 70 1280x960 60 720x400 85 1280x960 85 800x600 56 1280x768 60 800x600 60 1280x1024 60 800x600 72 1280x1024 75 800x600 75 1280x1024 76 Sun 800x600 85 1280x1024 85 832x624 16 Mac16 1366x768 60 1024x768 60 1400x1050 60 1024x768 70 1400x1050 75 1024x768 75 1440x900 60 1024x768 75 Mac19 1600x1200 60 1024x768 85 1680x1050 60 1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60 1152x864 75 1920x1200 60 Table 22 Technical Specificati
46. nication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 72 73 Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 5 Profile 6 Profile 7 Profile 8 Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 5 Profile 6 Profile 7 Profile 8 Save Setting Recall Setting 74 Off On OD On BONO OO A NO Frame Lock 75 N A Factory Reset 76 N A Firmware Revision 77 1400x1050x60 1680x1050x60 Mode Set Mode 1 78 1280x1024x75 1280x1024x76 Mode Set Mode 2 79 Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right OSD Menu Position 80 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec Off OSD Time Out 81 Off On Custom Logo 82 Black Blue ee NOE SOLO CON Si ASIN Oye le o Blank Color 83 N A Capture 84 Black Blue Custom Disable Analog Sync Background 85 Off On P ONES Save Lock 86 Off On O Input Lock 54 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 87 Blank 8 Mute Blank Mute Blank key function 88 89 Freeze 8 Mute Freeze Off On Freeze key function Freeze 90 91 Off On Off O 1 2 O l 2 Mute 0 1 0 li O 1 On Blank Power 92 N A In
47. nput H Position N changed with different input 0 1 7 O N Moda i Input H Position N changed with different input 0 1 8 0 N mode E Input H Position N changed with different input 0 1 9 O N mode 0 1 10 0 31 Input Phase 0 11 N A Input Auto Image 0 1 12 0 100 Picture Brightness 0 1 13 0 100 Picture Contrast 0 1 14 0 100 Picture Color 0 1 15 0 360 Picture Hue 0 1 16 0 100 Picture Sharpness 0 Gamma 1 1 Gamma 2 0 1 17 2 Gamma 3 Picture Output Gamma 3 Gamma 4 4 Gamma 5 0 Auto 0 1 18 1 Video Picture Film Mode 2 Film 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV VP 731 Communication Protocol Control Tvpe Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Temporal NR 20 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Mosquito NR 21 0 Off 1 On Picture Block NR 22 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Detail Enhancement 23 24 25 0 Off 1 Low 2 High 0 Off 1 Low 2 High O Native HDMI 1 640x480 60Hz 2 640x480 75Hz 3 800x600 50Hz 4 800x600 60Hz 5 800x600 75Hz 6 1024x768 50Hz 7 1024x768 60Hz 8 1024x768 75Hz 9 1280x768 50Hz 10 1280x768 60Hz 11 1280x720 60Hz 12 1280x800 60Hz 13 1280x1024 50Hz 14 1280x1024 60Hz 15 1280x1024 75Hz 16 1366x768 50Hz 17 1366x768 60Hz 18 1400x1050 50Hz 19 1400x1050 60Hz 20 1600x1200 50Hz 21 1600x1200 60Hz 22 1680x1050 60Hz 23 1920x10
48. nput Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Setup Figure 22 Information Screen 1 When the output resolution is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 No Embedded Audio will appear in brackets next to the resolution 35 Using Text Overlav 9 Using Text Overlav The text overlav feature is accessed via the Application Program AP Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP 731 lets you display text over the screen with features including text color and speed transparency text position and repetition Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP Figure 23 and Table 18 define the Text Overlay Application Screen Text Overlay 2 0 v1 1 Parameter Setting Communication Interface Connect Hello O e TCP IP C RS 232 IP Address COM Port Port Baud Rate 7 g Text Overlay 2 0 7 4 10001 fso Text Color Display Height IP Search L EP CE Current Status AA Start Background Color Scrolling Mode CI Text Position Blank Time Sec Mode Stop Y Position 2 D o Still Top Speed Off y E g Scrolling Transparency Send Text Message Welcome to Kramer Electronics Repeat g HOffset ter Load Setting Save Setting Figure 23 TextOverlav Application Screen 1 You can download the latest software from our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Text Overlav Table 18 F
49. omaticallv adjust and align the Manual Auto Manual picture each time one of the UXGA inputs is selected or if the UXGA input resolution has changed Switching Mode Select seamless switching fade Seamless Fast Seamless Factory Reset Reset your VP 731 to its preset default settings Yes No Advanced Open the advanced setups see Figure Mode Set see Table 13 Setup 20 OSD see Table 14 Misc see Table 15 Input see Table 16 Output see Table 17 EDID EEPROM EDID writing protection On Off Protect 8 7 1 The Slideshow Feature The VP 731 lets you run a slideshow via the USB input and set the slideshow speed via the slideshow feature To prepare a slideshow 1 Load the slideshow JPEG images to a USB memory stick The slides will appear in alphabetical order 2 Open the Setup menu and set the desired speed in the slideshow item and then close the menu 3 Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel The slideshow begins at the set speed You have to set the slideshow parameters before you run the slideshow You can control the slide show by pressing the e FREEZE button to pause USB button to play and stop the slideshow A up arrow button to go to the previous slide W down arrow button to go to the next slide 1 To change the EDID EEPROM protection state from On to Off contact your
50. on is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears BEE Operation Flow F Erase Blank Check Progam B Very T Set Special Bytes f al Memory Verly Pass Butter Information Size E3Kbyles Blank FF Range 0000 1409 Checksum QSFDFI Offset 0000 No Reset Belore Loading HEX Fle VP731 hex 5 0 Kbytes Serial Number eiS 2614 E 9 TESCSIRD2 Marufact Id 50 Device Id1 7 Deviceld2 Fe Device Id 3 FF Hardware Byte 18 BootlosderVer 24 Device BSE oo Device SBV FE Device SSB FF Level 0 C Levelt C Level2 Fest Set ICOM1 3600 Figure 32 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Close the Atmel Flip window Disconnect the power on the VP 731 If required disconnect the rear panel AUDIO PROG terminal block connector on the VP 731 Release the rear panel AUDIO PROG button using a small screwdriver Connect the power to the VP 731 Upon initialization the new VP 731 audio software version shows in the Information menu see section 8 8 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 43 Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications Table 20 includes the technical specifications Table 20 Technical Specifications of the VP 731 Presentation Switchers Scaler INPU
51. on is illuminated Pressing a button will have no effect To unlock the VP 731 e Press and hold the illuminated PANEL LOCK button on the front panel for about 2 seconds The front panel unlocks and the PANEL LOCK button is no longer illuminated For a description of the Save Lock and Input Lock OSD functions see Table 15 7 4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 731 remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter which e Isa hand held instrument with a convenient keypad that receives its power from 2 AAA size 1 5V DC batteries e Has arange of up to 15 meters e Delivers instantaneous results 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Figure 11 and Table 4 define the infrared remote control transmitter Input 1 Input2 VGA1 VGA3 VGA4 HDMI1 HDMI2 Figure 11 Remote Transmitter Table 4 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Key Function Freeze Pauses the output video Blank Toggles between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display POWER Cycles power Main Source Nine separate keys for selecting these sources Input 1 Input 2 VGA 1 VGA2 VGA 3 VGA 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and USB Reset Press and hold to reset to the default resolution Info Press to toggle the Info OSD menu Capture Capture an image to place as a logo or background see Table 15 MENU Shows the main OSD Menu Na
52. ons of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB Colorspace Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Notes 640x480 60 1152x870 75 Mac21 640x480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun 640x480 72 1152x900 76 Sun 640x480 15 1280x720 60 640x480 85 1280x800 60 720x400 70 1280x960 60 720x400 85 1280x960 85 800x600 56 1280x768 60 800x600 60 1280x1024 60 800x600 72 1280x1024 75 800x600 75 1280x1024 76 Sun 800x600 85 1280x1024 85 832x624 75 Mac16 1366x768 60 1024x768 60 1400x1050 60 1024x768 70 1400x1050 75 1024x768 75 1440x900 60 1024x768 75 Mac19 1600x1200 60 1024x768 85 1680x1050 60 024x800 84 Sun 1920x1200 60 1152x864 75 1 For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Technical Specifications Table 23 Technical Specifications of the V C Video Signal Standard NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM PAL 60 Table 24 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace Resolution jVertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 1080P 24fps YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50 YPbPr Table 25 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i
53. orizontal position of the text Left Center or Right Start Button Click to display the text on screen Stop Button Click to stop scrolling on screen Quit Button Click to quit the program Load Setting Button Click to load a previously saved setting Save Setting Button Click to save the current setting 1 Or search the IP address 2 You have to select the connection type before connecting the software to the machine 3 For example set to 2 to repeat the text twice 37 Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade 10 Audio Flash Memorv Upgrade The VP 731 audio firmware is located in FLASH memorv which lets vou upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutesl The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 10 1 e Connecting the PC to the AUDIO PROG terminal block connector see section 10 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 10 3 10 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Goto our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP VP731 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP VP731 zip to a folder for example CAProgram FilestKramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 10 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer audio firmware version on a VP 731 unit do the following 1 Connect the P
54. placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine How to Rack Mount To rack mount a 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 e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e 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
55. put fades from black for glitch free and smooth switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches e K IIT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology ultra stable picture in picture picture and picture and split screen capability A video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a computer graphics video source or vice versa with window positioning and sizing controls e Two user definable universal video inputs each can be set as composite video s Video Y C or component video four computer graphics video inputs each can be set as RGBHV or YPbPr two HDMI inputs and 1 USB input for reading JPEG picture files e HDTV compatible component input e HDTV output resolutions 720p 1080i and 1080p e Scaled video outputs HDMI and computer graphics video e HDMI support of up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e Multiple computer graphics output resolutions including a user defined output resolution with selectable refresh rates e Multiple aspect ratio selections e Companion AFV audio follow video for every analog video input e Embedded audio on the two HDMI inputs and output 1 JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 2 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 3 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 resolutions 3 Overview Built in noise reduction and picture enhancement features
56. quality in use today Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI e Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable e Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable e Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements e Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector e Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 3 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 5 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 aud
57. r UXGA inputs 23 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 1 Reading JPEG Files The VP 731 lets vou read JPEG files via the USB input To read JPEG files 1 2 3 4 Load the JPEG images to the route directorv of a USB memorv stick Connect the Memorv stick to the USB connector on the front panel Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel Select the desired image 1 To displav a JPEG image download a new Logo or background see Table 15 or create a slideshow see section 8 7 1 2 JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 2 The Picture Screen The Brightness Contrast Color and Hue picture settings are saved individually for each input except USB Figure 14 and Table 6 define the Picture screen scak Om a qx to Geometry Setup Info Input Output PIP Audio Figure 14 Picture Screen Table 6 Picture Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Brightness Adjust the brightness Oto 100 50 Contrast Adjust the contrast Oto 100 50 Color Adjust the color Oto 100 55 Hue Adjust the hue 0 to 360 180 Sharpness Adjust the sharpness Oto 100 50 Output Gamma Adjust the gamma Gamma 1 to Gamma5 JGamma 1 Film Mode Set the film mode Auto Video Film Auto Temporal NR Set the temporal noise Off Low Medium High High reduction
58. s to the previous slide when running a slideshow see section 8 7 1 14 D Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen Increases the volume level when not in the OSD menu 15 W Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen or moves to the next slide when running a slideshow see section 8 7 1 16 RESET TO XGA 720p Button Press and hold to reset to the default resolution 17 PANEL LOCK Button Press to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 18 USB Connector Connect to a USB drive to read JPEG files and also to download new firmware 1 The front panel UNIVERSAL INPUT selector buttons IN 1 and IN 2 are named Input 1 and Input 2 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter Similarly the front panel INPUT selector buttons PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 and PC 4 are named VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 and VGA 4 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter see section 7 4 2 And the appropriate audio source 3 When selected button illuminates See section 7 1 for details of how to program the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 4 JPEG files on a USB memory stick 5 Can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Table 15 6 Toggles between reset to XGA and reset to 720p KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Y our Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 Rear Panel VP 731 Presentation Switcher Scaler Features
59. t Mode VS 480 1200 0 1 127 lt VT 16 Advance Output Mode VA o h 128 0 Negative polarity Advance Output Mode VP 1 Positive polarity 0 1 129 25 lt OCLK lt 165 Advance Output Mode OCLK Integer 0 1 130 25 lt OCLK lt 165 Advance Output Mode OCLK Decimal 0 131 N A Advance Output Mode Save 0 132 N A Advance Output Mode Set Current 0 133 N A Volume Up 58 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 731 Communication Protocol IT jA Function jParameter Description 0 134 n a Volume Down o h 135 O Follow Output HDCP Setting 1 Follow Input 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 0 1 136 2 Custom3 Advance Input Mode Custom Input 3 Custom4 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 i 0 1 137 2 Custom3 Advance Output Mode Custom Output 3 Custom4 0 Off 0 1 138 4 On Overscan 0 Seamless me 0 1 139 1 Fast Switching Mode 0 Manual 0 1 140 1 Auto Auto Image 0 141 n a Slideshow Start 0 142 n a Slideshow Stop 0 143 n a Slideshow Pause 0 144 n a Slideshow Next 0 145 n a Slideshow Previous 0 Min 1 Low o it 146 end Slideshow 3 Long 4 Max 5 Off 0 1280x768x60Hz 0 1 147 1 1366x768x60Hz Mode Set Mode 3 0 1 148 100 100 Red Saturation 0 1 149 100 100 Green Saturation 0 1 150 100 100 Blue Saturation 0 1 151 100 100 Cyan Saturation 0 1 152 100 100 Magenta Saturation 0 1 153 100 100 Yellow Saturation 0 VGA 0 1 180 1 Compon
60. t signal on your VP 731 using the MENU ENTER lt gt and Y OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter To use the OSD menus 1 Select the desired input signal 2 Use the menu buttons as follows Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 11 to display the main MENU screen which displays eight interactive icons see Figure 12 Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter to move to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Press the lt or gt buttons to select menu icons and then press ENTER Press the A or Y buttons to select the item to be set or adjusted and then press ENTER Press the or Y buttons to set the item and then press ENTER or Press the lt or buttons to increase or decrease the numerical rate respectively Gato IE qx to Input Output PIP Audio Geometry Setup Info Figure 12 MENU Items 1 Each icon represents a Level 1 function In addition to Level 1 the OSD structure includes Level 2 a subset of level 1 Level 3 a subset of level 2 Level 4 a subset of level 3 and a numerical range 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 The Input Screen Figure 13 Input Screen Table 5 Input Screen Functions Setting F
61. tected Other IK 57 VP 731 Communication Protocol IT ae Function jParameter Description 97 Custom 98 other 99 No Input detected 101 NTSC 102 PAL 103 PAL M 104 PAL N 105 NTSC 4 43 106 SECAM 107 PAL 60 0 1 105 512 3071 Advance Input Mode HT 0 1 106 32 HS 48 Advance Input Mode HW 0 1 107 80 HT HA 12 Advance Input Mode HS 640 1920 0 1 108 lt HT 92 Advance Input Mode HA o l 109 0 Negative polarity Advance Input Mode HP 1 Positive polarity 0 1 110 384 2047 Advance Input Mode VT 0 1 111 27 HS 13 Advance Input Mode VW 0 1 112 15 VT VA 1 Advance Input Mode VS 480 1200 0 1 113 lt VT 16 Advance Input Mode VA o li 114 0 Negative polaiity Advance Input Mode VP 1 Positive polarity 0 1 115 25 lt OCLK lt 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Integer 0 1 116 25 lt OCLK lt 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Decimal 0 1 117 a a Advance Input Mode Enable 0 118 N A Advance Input Mode Save 0 1 119 512 3071 Advance Output Mode HT 0 1 120 32 HS 48 Advance Output Mode HW 0 1 121 80 HT HA 12 Advance Output Mode HS 640 1920 i 0 1 122 lt HT 92 Advance Output Mode HA 0 Negative polarity 0 1 123 1 Positive polaritv Advance Output Mode HP 0 1 124 384 2047 Advance Output Mode VT 0 1 125 2 HS 13 Advance Output Mode VW 0 1 126 15 VT VA 1 Advance Outpu
62. tion of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or N 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 andexclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and lightindustry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1
63. unction Selection Default Source Select the source Input 1 Input 2 VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or USB Input 1 to 4 Select the source type Component VC or video CV Video Source Type Image Name Select the file name of the image displayed when the USB port is selected as an input Color Format Select the color format forthe Auto RGB or VUV Auto HDMI inputs Video Standard Select the video standard Auto NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC Auto 4 43 SECAM or PAL 60 H Position Set the horizontal position Set according to the input resolution V Position Set the vertical position Set according to the input resolution Frequency Adjust the frequency Oto 50 0 Phase Adjust the phase Oto 31 0 Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 When switching sources the image fades through black 3 Automaticallv updated when pressing an input front panel button on the machine 4 Available when the slideshow feature is Off see section 8 7 5 Supports JPEG format only The JPEG file should not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536 If the image file is not within the definition the machine displays the message Size Too Big 6 For UXGA and component video inputs 7 Fo
64. vigation arrows Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen left right up and down as well as the ENTER arrow at the center The and buttons increase and decrease the volume level respectively when not in the OSD menu Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Save Saves a profile Recall Recalls a profile Picture Shows the Picture OSD menu PIP source Nine separate keys for selecting these PIP sources Input 1 Input 2 VGA 1 VGA2 VGA 3 VGA 4 HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Mute Mutes the audio signal Swap Toggles between the PIP content and the parent screen content PIP Selects the picture in picture function and illuminates the PIP button 1 Can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Table 15 2 The front panel UNIVERSAL INPUT selector buttons IN 1 and IN 2 are named Input 1 and Input 2 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter Similarly the front panel INPUT selector buttons PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 and PC 4 are named VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 and VGA 4 respectively on the IR remote control transmitter 3 Toggles between reset to XGA and reset to 720p 4 See section 7 2 21 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 Configuring the VP 731 via the OSD MENU Screens The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which vou can configure and control each inpu

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