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1. Slideshow Start Slideshow Stop 111 0 1280x768x60 1 148 p Normal HDMI1 Switching Behavior 1 Bypass 0 Normal 1 149 HDMI2 Switching Behavior 1 Bypass dr VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco 61 Advance Input Mode Custom Input Advance Output Mode Custom Output Control Type Set tt HDMI2Audio Input Function Parameter Description Sim T HDMI Input HDCP On Off b HDMI2Input HDCP On Off 11 1 Error Codes Description Error code Description ERR 1 ERR 2 Unknown function ERR 3 Unavailable function FERRE Unavailable setunction 728 VP 728 Communication Protocol LIMITED WARRANTY We warrantthis product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGISTHE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOISPROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVERED AND WHATIS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by us 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 t2. Output Volume _ Adjustthe output volume 100024 Jo Bass Adiustthe bass 36t036 OJo O 361038 o Balance balance 10t010 Jo Set the loudness On Off Delay Define the delay type Dynamic or User Define Dynamic Select Dynamic for the audio delay to equal the pipeline video delay or User Define to set the delay time manually via User Delay User Delay Available when selecting the User Defined delay 0 to 340 msec Set the delay in 2msec steps USB Select the audio signal to follow the USB signal No No Audio Audio Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA 2 HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Select the audio source to be embedded HDMI VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 6 Geometry Screen Figure 14 Geometry Screen Setting Function Default Application Select the output application Keystone Anyplace Keystone or Rotation Location Select the location of the display Front Rear Front Ceiling or Rear ceiling Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal keystone 40 to 40 If the projector is located at an angle to the left or right of the screen Vertical Keystone Adjust the vertical keystone 30 to 30 If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen Diagonal Projection Move the location of each corner of the display separately Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right or Reset to reset diagonal projections
3. 275 100 300 325 350 375 400 or Custom Set the Zoom From 100 to 400 0 0031 0031 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application The 728 offers six different aspect ratio settings Best Fit Letterbox Follow Output Virtual Wide Follow Input and Custom Here is how each of these settings works BEST FIT This setting re sizes the video or graphics input signal to best fit the output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal For example a composite video signal 4 3 aspect ratio will best fit to the top and bottom of a widescreen output image resulting in black pillars on either side LETTERBOX This setting compresses the top and bottom edges of the input signal but fills the width of the screen FOLLOW OUTPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re sized to precisely match the aspect ratio and resolution of the VP 728 output signal This may result in some distortion to the input signal images VIRTUAL WIDE The input signal is stretched horizontally to fit the width of a widescreen output image from the VP 728 This setting is used to expand anamorphic horizontally compressed video images from DVDs FOLLOW INPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics signal are both preserved For example a composite video image with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear
4. 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 Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC andCE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products Communication Protocol For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing PN 2900 000363 Rev 8
5. except USB Figure 10 Picture Screen Setting Function Default Brightness Adjust the brightness 0 to 100 50 Contrast Adjust the contrast 0 to 100 50 Color Adjust the color 0 to 100 55 Adiust the hue 010 360 Adiust the sharpness 010 100 Output Gamma Adjust the gamma Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1 Film Mode Set the film mode Auto Video Film Temporal NR Set the temporal noise reduction level Off High Low Medium High Mosquito NR Set the Mosquito noise reduction level Off Low Low Medium High Block NR Set the block noise reduction level Off On Detail Enhancement Set the detail enhancement Off Low Medium Medium High If the USB input is selected Detail Enhancement is set to Off Luma Transition Enhance Set the luminance transition enhance level Low Off Low High Chroma Transition Enhance Set the chrominance transition enhance Low level Off Low High VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 3 The Output Screen Figure 11 Output Screen Setting Function Default Resolution Set the resolution Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 1024 768 60 2 800x600x50Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x75Hz 1024 768 50 2 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 1920x1080x60Hz
6. 15 6 2 2 Selecting the PIP Source To easily select 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 UXGA 2 as the graphic PIP source over a video background press the PIP front panel button while pressing the UXGA 2 front panel button To select the PIP source using the IR remote controller press the desired PIP Source on the remote controller For example if you want to select HDMI 2 as the PIP source press the HDMI 2 button in the PIP source area on the IR remote controller To set the PIP source via the OSD menu do the following 1 Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu 2 Press the button to move to the PIP icon 3 Scroll down to select Source and press ENTER 4 Usethe or V buttons to select the PIP Source from the drop down list box and press ENTER see Figure 12 5 To exit the OSD menu press the MENU button Figure 5 PIP Source over Background VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 2 3 To replace a PIP source in the same category for example changing the PIP source from HDMI 2 to HDMI 1 press the required PIP Source on the remote control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly When attempting to select a PIP source of the same category as the background source for example video on video which is not compliant with the table on Page 18 a message is displayed Unava
7. Input 5 Custom 10 40096 11 Custom Zoom V Pan 0 Off 0 Picture In Picture 1 Picture Picture PIP Type Split 2 0 Input 1 1 Input 2 2 Input 3 3 Input 4 PIP Source 4 VGA 1 5 VGA2 6 HDMI 1 VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 1 40 0 128 PIP H Position p PIP V Positon b de PeHSm 2100 b de 56 22 PeVSm eoe h e 45 0 Analog o Hh 2 0 22 Audio Input Volume E rl Audio Output Volume Volume Up SR b gt leos 0 o 036 jwdeTehe 1 51 Audio Balance 1 52 0 Off Audio Loudness 1 On 0 Dynamic 1 54 0 340 2msec steps User Delay 0 No audio 1 Input 1 2 Input 2 3 Input 3 4 Input 4 Audio Input For USB 5 VGA1 6 VGA2 7 HDMI1 8 HDMI2 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 Keystone Anyplace Geometry Application Rotation Front Ceiling Rear Rear ceiling Geometry Location Geometry Horizontal Keystone bo 50 30 Geometry Vertical Keystone 60 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left H 1 __ 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left V VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco Control Type Set Get o 20002000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top RiontH 0 1 63 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Right V p M 2000 2000 Diag
8. appear in alphabetical order JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 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 4 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 e USB button to play and stop the slideshow A up arrow button to go to the previous slide down arrow button to go to the next slide VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 8 7 8 1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 16 Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions for example resolutions that have the same number of lines can be defined to identify refresh rate values 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 If two resolutions have the same number of lines for example 1050 we can define them so that the unit identifies them as 1400x1050 or as 1680x1050 The OSD Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Ra
9. 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 Press to assess the image and improve Image the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Press to save a profile Recall Press to recall a profile Press to display the Picture OSD menu PIP source 9 keys for selecting one of the following PIP sources Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Press to mute the audio signal Swap Press to toggle between the PIP content and the parent screen content i Press to select the picture in picture the F 7 IR Remote Control Sie pe PIP button illuminates see Page 15 EN VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens The VP 728 uses an on screen display OSD menu for system configuration The menu appears as an overlay over any images that are output from the VP 728 There are eight sub menus that are used to configure the VP 728 You can activate and navigate these menus from the front panel buttons or from the IR remote control Input Picture Output Audio eee Setup Info Figure 8 MENU Items To access and use the OSD menus push the button for the desired input signal then press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter to display the main MENU screen w
10. connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display UXGA OUT 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector to a video acceptor for example an analog display 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 4 Connectthe AUDIO OUT L and R unbalanced stereo audio output and or the S PDIF digital audio output to audio acceptors for example power amplifiers 5 Connect the power cord We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 6 If required connect a PC via RS 232 see Page 13 The USB connector audio sources and acceptors and power cord are not shown in Figure 2 Audio connections are not shown DVD Player Component DVD Player s Video DVD Player HDMI f Computer Graphics Source Plasma Display Figure 2 Connecting to the VP 728 Rear Panel VP 728 Connecting the VP 728 5 1 8 Connecting the VP 728 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 Figure 3 the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a crossed cable only pin 2 to pin 3 pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 5 to pin 5 need be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Note T
11. installation instructions available from http www kramerelectronics com VP 728 Installing in a 5 Connecting the VP 728 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 728 After connecting your VP 728 connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VP 728 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect the video sources A component video source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 1 RCA connectors Y CV PB C and PR Component video is sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y An s Video source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 4 RCA connectors Y CV and PB C A computer graphics source to the UXGA 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 unbalanced stereo or digital audio sources The audio of the component video source 1 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 1 S PDIF RCA connector The audio of the s Video source 4 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 4 L and R RCA connector The audio of computer graphics source to the AUDIO UXGA 1 3 5mm mini jack Although this connecting example shows only several inputs that are connected you can connect all the inputs simultaneously 3 Connect the video outputs The HDMI OUT
12. with the same aspect ratio on a 1080p 16 9 output image surrounded by black bars CUSTOM Use this menu to define a custom aspect ratio by adjusting the output image horizontal size width and vertical size height VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens T 4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 PIP Screen Setting Function Default On Off Activate deactivate the PIP feature On Off Off For a USB source with the PIP enabled the maximum output image size is 960 horizontal pixels Select the PIP type Picture In Picture Picture Picture Picture In or Split see Section 6 2 Picture Source Select the PIP source see table in Page 18 When changing the PIP source the display fades through black PIP Size Select the PIP size 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 or Custom The PIP size can be set up to the full height and up to half the width of the screen H Position Set the horizontal position of the PIP on the display 0 128 Set the vertical position of the PIP on the display 0 128 H Size Set custom size 1 256 pee The actual range depends upon the input resolution V Size Set custom size 1 256 pe The actual range depends upon the input resolution VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 5 The Audio Screen Setting Function Default Type Select the audio input type available for IN 1 to IN 2 Analog Analog or S PDIF input Volume Adjust the input volume 220022 0
13. 0 60Hz 30VA automatic power supply SOURCE DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 3kg 6 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Null modem adapter rack ears IR remote control 2 sets of C SF 2RVM 0 5 cables power cord control application program via RS 232 PC Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Specifications Technical Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal Vertical Frequency Hz woe po S S S mou ps hers po 10244768 ps Resolution 1152x870 1152x900 1152x900 1280x720 1280x800 1280x960 1280x960 1280x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 Vertical Frequency Hz Notes 75 Technical Specifications 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 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 80
14. 0x600 75 1280x1024 176 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 1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60 1152x864 75 1920x1200 60 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Si Standard NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL AL N SECAM PAL 60 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Signal for RGB or YUV hu go yp mo kp Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal po pee hup o w 8 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal Resolution 640x480 C 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 1680x1050 1080 1080 720p 720p 480p 576p 1080p 1080p 480p 720p 1080 1080p 1080p 1080p VP 728 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the HDMI DVI RGB Output Signal Mou o oOo m 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200
15. 1 8 8 zi x eie easi ZA i S Ps 27 5 Operations Flow Buller Information 9 51802 See 63Kbytes FF ies E Eme Range 0000 1409 or Checksum ODF Deviceld2 c 0000 Device ld 3 Fe Check No Before Loading HadeaeBye T5 M Bootlade Ver 24 HEX Fle NEUE I Progam oe Serial Number iind Level Levelt Set Special B Im ie a EL C Level Cleat es Memory Verily Pass Figure 30 Atmel 11 12 13 14 15 VP 728 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade Flip Window Operation Completed Close the Atmel Flip window Disconnect the power on the VP 728 If required disconnect the rear panel AUDIO PROG terminal block connector on the VP 728 Release the rear panel AUDIO PROG button using a small screwdriver Connect the power to the VP 728 Upon initialization the new VP 728 audio software version shows in the Information menu see Figure 21 10 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 x universal Y CV Pr composite s Video and component 1 Vpp 75O RCA connectors 2 X UXGA on a 15 pin HD connector VGA through UXGA 2 x HDMI connectors 1 x USB connector For each universal input there is a corresponding unbalanced audio stereo input 1V nom 25 minimum and digital stereo S PDIF input 32kHz to 96kHz sampl
16. 1920x1080 1920x1200 1680x1050 1080 1080 720p 720p 480p 576p 1080p 1080p 1080p 480p 720p 1080 1080p 1080p 29 97 1080p 59 94 VP 7 28 20 Technical Specifications 11 VP 728 Communication Protocol Serial Configuration Baud rate 9600 Bits per second Data bits 8bits Parity None Stop bits 1bit Communication confirmation Send CR Reply CR Set Command Send YllControl Reply ZillControl Typelli FunctionlilIParamilCR Get Command Send TypellI FunctionBCR Reply Z Control_Type lFunction Param CR gt Example set Input 1 Source Type to Component Send Reply ZHONBOBOBCR Example get current Input 1 Source Type Send 1 Reply ZH1WMOBONCR gt Definition Em ASCII Code 0x20 CR Ascii Code 0x0D Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com to check for the latest VP 728 communication protocol Control Set Type gt zx zx zx Function Parameter Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB Component Video Component 2 Video Component Video Component Video Auto NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 SECAM Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Gamma 3 Gamma 4 Gamma 5 Descript
17. 1920x1200x60Hz 480px60Hz 576px60Hz 720px50Hz 720px60Hz 1080ix50Hz 1080ix60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 720x480x59 94Hz 1280x720x59 94Hz 1920x1080ix59 94Hz 1920x1080x23 98Hz 1920x1080x29 97 Hz 1920x1080x59 94Hz or Custom from 1 to 4 Note that any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the count down message that appears on the screen The embedded audio feature is not available for the RGB resolutions 1920x1200 and 1920 1080 It is available for 1080p HDMI Type Setthe HDMI type Auto HDMI DVI Aspect Set the aspect ratio also see Section 7 3 1 Follow Output Ratio Best Fit the best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios Letterbox Follow Output If the input lt output scale up the picture If the input 2 output scale down the picture Virtual Wide Follow Input If the input lt output display with a blank border If the input2 output crop the image Custom H Pan Horizontal pan 16 to 16 This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio V Pan Vertical pan 16 to 16 This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio H Zoom Horizontal zoom 8 to 8 This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio V Zoom Vertical zoom 8 to 8 This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 3 1 Setting Function Default Zoom Set the Zoom 100 150 200 225 250
18. 25 1280 768 60 PIP Input status 26 1280x1024 60 27 1280 1024 75 28 1280x1024 76 Sun 29 1280 1024 85 30 1400 1050 60 31 1400 1050 75 32 1600 1200 60 33 1680 1050 60 34 10801 60 35 10801 50 36 1080 60 37 1080 50 38 720 60 39 720 50 40 480i 41 480 42 576i 43 576p 44 1280x800 60 Reduce blank 45 1920x1200 60 46 1920 1080 60 47 1280 720 60 48 1080 24 49 1280 800 60 Function Parameter Description gt VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco 50 1440x900 60 51 1440x900 60 Reduced blanking 52 1280x768 60 Reduced blanking 99 No Input detected NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 SECAM PAL 60 480 1200 lt VT 16 Advance Input Mode VA Advance Input Mode VP 25 OCLK 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Integer 5 OCLK 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Decimal Advance Input Mode Enable 640 1920 HT 92 Advance Output Mode VA 60 VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get ae a ha 178 ane Oupu Mode oc memo p heo 15 fadvance Output Mode OGLK Decima 1 IN i Function Parameter A i pe mete 0 Follow Output 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 2 Custom3 3 Custom4 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 i2 Custom3 3 Custom4 0 Off 0 Seamless oar o kh m Fast REB 0 Auto id
19. B switching for glitchless transitions between inputs VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 2 The PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP uses XL image insertion technology to present video and graphic sources simultaneously so that you can display An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source background An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source background VIDEO SOURCE can be composite or s Video GRAPHIC SOURCE can be HDMI UXGA or component For example you can show a live video window on top of a graphic background and vice versa 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 VGA output The VP 728 supports three PIP modes Picture in Picture with a smaller window superimposed over a full screen image Picture Picture where both images are placed side by side with the same height Split where both images appear side by side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained 6 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature Activate the PIP feature in any of the following ways Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PIP source Press the PIP key on the IR remote control transmitter see Section 6 4 Access the OSD PIP menu see Figure 12 and selecting PIP On lt VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons
20. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler 2900 000363 Rev 8 VP 728 Quick Start Guide This guide takes you through a basic installation and first time use of your VP 728 For more detailed information see the VP 728 user manual You can download the latest manual at http www kramerelectronics com Step 1 Check what s in the box The VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Rubber feet 2 C SF 2RVM cables 1 IR remote control transmitter with batteries A 1 Quick start guide E Null modem adapter A 1 User Manual Set of rack ears Step 2 Install the VP 728 Mount the machine in a rack or place on a table Step 3 Connect inputs and outputs Computer S Video Ee ced DVD Player Graphics or Source Set top box mposite DVD Player Step 4 Connect the power Connect AC power to the rear of the VP 728 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Step 5 Operate via the front panel buttons and the remote control transmitter POWER M Cycles power Push the MENU button to access the menu and show the main menu screen on your display or projector Press one of the nine Main Source buttons to select an input signal Press and hold to reset to the default resolution helpful if you fail to see the input The MENU button shows the main OSD signal on the disp
21. P will follow the input or the output Output When Follow Input is selected the scaler changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according 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 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 Overscan Select On or Off Off Set to On to Allow stretching of the outputted picture This feature is enabled only for HD input resolutions VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 8 3 VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens The Input Functions Screen Figure 18 Input Functions Setting Function Default Custom Input Custom Input from Custom 1 to custom 4 Custom 1 Horizontal Total T re a LM Horizontal active start point 206 Horizontal active region 1024 Horizontal polarity vr venca Tt vw Vertical syne pulse 5 svete siar pomt s Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 65 Enable Set to On to enable parameter change of Reply VA 7 8 4 The Output Functions Screen Figure 19 Output Functions Setting Function Vertical active region Vertical sync pulse width Vertical pola
22. ad 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 for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for
23. ceptor S PDIF Connects to a digital audio acceptor Program Button Push to upgrade to the latest Kramer audio firmware Release for normal operation Terminal Block Connects to a PC for audio firmware upgrade Connector HDMI 1 IN Connector Connects to the HDMI 1 source 36 HDMI 2 IN Connector Connects to the HDMI 2 source HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor UXGA OUT 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the video acceptor that displays the scaled output In the default HDTV mode the signal is transmitted via 3 pins PIN 1 is Pr PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 Pp 39 RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector Connects to a PC or serial controller 40 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector for connecting power to the unit 4 Installing in a Rack Before Installing in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 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 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overlo
24. channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface 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 Has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p Defining the VP 728 Switcher Scaler This section defines the VP 728 VP 728 Overview OS ba 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 728 Overview Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF IR Receiver LED Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands 3 UNIVERSAL INPUT Press to select the composite video s Video component video Selector Buttons Source an
25. cted Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function 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 and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and churches production studios rental and staging e application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials fo
26. d the appropriate audio source from 1 to 4 UXGA 1 Press to select the UXGA source 1 and the appropriate audio source Selector Press to select the UXGA source 2 and the appropriate audio Buttons Source illuminates HDMI 1 Press to select the HDMI source 1 HDMI 2 Press to select the HDMI source 2 Selected USB Press to select the USB source JPEG files on a USB memory stick and also run stop the slideshow see Section 7 7 1 9 Toggles the picture in picture function see Section 6 2 10 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black and the display The BLANK button can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Page 34 11 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image as well as pause the slideshow see Page 31 The FREEZE button can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Page 34 MENU Button Press to display the OSD menu screen Press again to return to normal operation 13 ENTER Button Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter 14 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 15 A Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen or moves to the previous slide when running a slideshow see Section 7 7 1 16 gt Button Increases the range by one step in
27. e frequency 75Q on RCA connectors For each UXGA input there is a corresponding unbalanced audio stereo input on a 3 5mm mini jack connector OUTPUTS 1 HDMI connector 1 UXGA format on a 15 pin HD connector 1 unbalanced audio stereo output 1V nom 500 on RCA connectors 1 digital stereo S PDIF output 32kHz to 96kHz sample frequency 782 on an RCA connector COMPLIANCE Supports HDMI and HDCP WITH 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 720x480x59 94Hz 1280x720x59 94Hz 1920x1080ix59 94Hz 1920x1080x23 98Hz 1920x1080x29 97Hz 1920x1080x59 94Hz or Custom CONTROL Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a 9 pin D sub connector ADDITIONAL Picture In Picture Video in Graphics or vice versa Picture and Picture or Split CONTROLS Screen two images side by side freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates Video and Audio ProcAmp control output image scaling and aspect ratio change EDID capture text overlay slide show POWER 100 240V AC 5
28. edded audio on the two HDMI inputs and output The embedded audio feature is not available for the RGB resolutions 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 It is available for 1080p Built in noise reduction and picture enhancement features Audio inputs four stereo audio or S PDIF on two RCA connectors for each of the four universal video inputs two unbalanced stereo audio on 3 5mm mini jacks for the two computer graphics video inputs and embedded audio on the HDMI inputs Audio outputs S PDIF and unbalanced stereo audio RCA connectors The machine transcodes stereo or S PDIF audio to both stereo and S PDIF audio and embeds audio into the HDMI output Tip To use a 5 1 digital audio source connect this HDMI or S PDIF source for example a Blu ray player directly to your receiver or display 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 hardware reset the output resolution and a PANEL LOCK button The front panel blank freeze and lock buttons can be programmed via the OSD menu see Page 34 Built in audio Proc Amp with bass treble balance and loudness control as well as audio delay Firmware upgrade performed via the USB port Slideshow option letting you run a slideshow via the USB port An OSD On Screen Display for making ad
29. he serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning orotheracts 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 ofthe product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalorinstallation ofthe 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 Removalor 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 als
30. here is no need to connect any other pins Figure 3 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Figure 4 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 Null Modem Adapter Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 6 6 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons The VP 728 includes the following front panel buttons Nine INPUT selector buttons A PIP button BLANK and FREEZE buttons Six OSD buttons A RESET TO XGA 720p button A PANEL LOCK button Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source When selected the button illuminates You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button SEAMLESS SWITCHING FT
31. hich shows the eight interactive icons e Press the lt or buttons to select the desired sub menu and then press ENTER e Press the A or V buttons to select the menu item to be adjusted and then press ENTER e Press the A or V buttons to make the adjustment and then press ENTER or e Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the numerical value as needed To return to the previous menu level press the front panel MENU button or the MENU key on the remote control All settings and adjustments are automatically saved in non volatile memory for each of the inputs except USB The values defined in the different menus 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 onfiguring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 21 7 1 The Input Screen Figure 9 Input Screen Setting Function Default Source Select the source Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or USB When switching sources the image fades through black The source is automatically updated when pressing an input front panel button on the machine Input 1 to 4 Source Select the source type Component YC or video Type CV Image Name Select the file name of the image displayed when the USB port is selected as an input This feature is available when the slideshow feature is set to Off see Section 7 7 1 This fea
32. ice Settings Connect Disconnect Sync Cancel Operations Flow Buffer Information 189 51 02 Size 63 Kbytes act id EN Blank FF xi 3 Erase Range 0000 1408 Device 101 D7 Checksum OGFDFT Devioe id2 Ofset 0000 Device ld 3 FF 7 Blank Check No Reset Belore Loading Hardware Byte BootioaderVer 24 VPT29 hex VV Progam Device 858 foo lt aee Device SBV c Serial Number Device 558 FF C Levelt Set Special Bytes a Bess Set Clear Port COM2 Baud 9600 Manual Sync 28 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 AT89C51RD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VP728 hex appears Flip 1 8 8 Dx CREE Pe OIE 3 Level File gt Load 1 3600 Figure 29 Atmel Flip Window Connected VP 728 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 10 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again Atmel Flip
33. ilable Operation Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap To toggle back and forth between the PIP source and the main display as Figure 6 illustrates press the Swap key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 7 You can also do this via the OSD menu by selecting a new Input Source through the Input menu and a new PIP source through the PIP menu Figure 6 The SWAP Status When selecting one PIP source the VP 728 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 with the table on Page 18 The PIP source appears even if the input signal is not connected In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons To replace a PIP in the same input signal category for example changing from UXGA 1 to HDMI 2 press the button for that PIP Source on the remote control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly PIP Source Appearance Availability means Yes X means No For a USB source with the PIP enabled the output image size is limited to 960 horizontal pixels 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 728 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism When the front panel is locked control is still ava
34. ilable via RS 232 To lock the VP 728 e Press the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel The front panel is locked and the PANEL LOCK button is illuminated Pressing any button other than the PANEL LOCK button has no effect To unlock the VP 728 e Press the illuminated PANEL LOCK button on the front panel The front panel unlocks and the PANEL LOCK button is no longer illuminated The Save Lock and Input Lock OSD functions are defined in the table on Page 34 entation Switcher Scaler Buttons 6 4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 728 remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter which is powered by two AAA size 1 5V DC batteries The IR remote control transmitter e Has arange of up to 15 meters e Delivers instantaneous results Key Function Freeze Pauses the output video and can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Page 34 Toggles between a blank screen blue or black and the display POWER Cycles power Main 9 keys for selecting one of the following Source sources Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and USB Press and hold to reset to the default resolution toggles between RESET TO XGA and 720p Press to toggle the Info OSD menu Capture Captures an image to place as a logo or background see Page 33 MENU Shows the main OSD Menu Navigation Allows maneuvering within an OSD arrows screen left right up and down
35. ing the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens The Input Screen The Picture Screen The Output Screen The PIP Screen The Audio Screen The Geometry Screen The Setup Screen The Advanced Setup Screen The Info Screen Using Text Overlay Audio Flash Memory Upgrade Downloading from the Internet Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Upgrading the Audio Firmware Technical Specifications VP 728 Communication Protocol Error Codes Description Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 VP 728 Presentation Switcher Scaler Connecting to the VP 728 Rear Panel Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter PIP Source over Background The SWAP Status IR Remote Control Transmitter MENU Items Input Screen Figure 10 Picture Screen Figure 11 Output Screen Figure 12 PIP Screen Figure 13 Audio Screen Figure 14 Geometry Screen Figure 15 Setup Screen Figure 16 Advanced Setup Screen Figure 17 Misc Screen Figure 18 Input Functions Figure 19 Output Functions Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Active Video Functions Information Screen Text Overlay Application Screen Splash Screen Atmel Flip Window Figure 25 Device Selection Window Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Selecting the Device Window Loading the Hex RS 232 Window Atmel Flip Window Conne
36. io Flash Memory Upgrade No device selected 89 5115 89 5131 89 5132 51 2 AT89C511C2 AT89C511D2 89 51 2 Serial Num ateacsircz ATB9CSISNDI ATBXCSI22 TE9CS1AC2 Te9CS1CCOI Tescsicco2 2 TE9CSIRB2 TECSIRC2 T89C51RD2 5121 Device gt Select Figure 26 Selecting the Device Window 5 Click OK and select Load from the File menu Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help Save HEX As Read Configuration File F4 Buffer Information Execute Configuralion File Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes ff Blank ER Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FB0400 Offset 0000 IV Blank Check No Reset Before Loading EEBEE x x HEX File Serial Number AMEL 3 x5 Verify Comm OFF Figure 27 Loading the Hex VP 728 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade EM The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP 728 for example 44M V1p2 hex and click Open Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu 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 RS232 1 Figure 8 Atmel File Buter Dev
37. ion Input Source Input 1 Source Type Input 2 Source Type Input 3 Source Type Input 4 Source Type Input Color Format Input Video Standard nput Auto Image Picture Brightness Picture Contrast Picture Color Picture Sharpness Picture Output Gamma Picture Film Mode VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protocol Function Parameter Description Picture Temporal NR Picture Mosquito NR Picture Detail Enhancement Picture Luma Transition Enhance Picture Chroma Transition Enhance Native HDMI 1 640x480 60Hz 2 640x480 75Hz 3 800x600 50Hz 4 800x600 60Hz 5 800x600 75Hz 6 1024x768 50Hz 7 1024 768 0 60 2 8 1024 768 075 2 9 1280x768 50Hz 10 1280x768 60Hz 11 1280x720 60Hz 12 1280x800 60Hz 13 1280x1024 50Hz 14 1280x1024 60Hz 15 1280x1024 75Hz Output Resolution 16 1366x768 50Hz 17 1366x768 60Hz 18 1400x1050 50Hz 19 1400x1050 60Hz 20 1600x1200 50Hz 21 1600x1200 60Hz 22 1680x1050 60Hz 23 1920x1080 60Hz 24 1920x1200 60Hz 25 480p 60Hz 26 576p 60Hz 27 720p 50Hz 28 720p 60Hz 29 1080i 50Hz 30 1080i 60Hz VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco Control Type Get Function Parameter Description 1080p 50Hz 1080p 60Hz 480P 59 94Hz 720P 59 94Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 1080P 23 98Hz 1080P 29 97Hz 1080P 59 94Hz Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 Output HDMI Type 0 Best Fit 1 Letterbox 2 Follow Output 3 Virtual Wide 4 Follow
38. ixel mapping data EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 3 2 3 3 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry HDMI ensures an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions It delivers the maximum high definition image and sound quality in use today Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC In particular HDMI 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 SIMPLICITY 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 LENGTHY CABLE HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable MULTI CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi
39. justments that can be located anywhere on the screen 3 1 In addition the VP 728 e Includes non volatile memory that retains the last settings after switching the power off and then on again e Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a higher line and pixel rate format providing native resolution video for LCD DLP and plasma displays e Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise e Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size e Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 and 16 9 transformation Control your VP 728 directly via the front panel push buttons e 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 The VP 728 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 Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the VP 728 to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the p
40. l Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 13 1024x768 60 14 1024x768 70 15 1024x768 75 16 1024x768 75 Mac19 17 1024x768 85 18 1024x800 84 Sun 19 1152x864 75 20 1152x870 75 21 21 1152x900 66 Sun 22 1152x900 76 Sun 23 1280x960 60 24 1280 960 85 25 1280 768 60 26 1280 1024 60 27 1280 1024 75 28 1280 1024 76 Sun 29 1280 1024 85 30 1400 1050 60 31 1400 1050 75 32 1600 1200 60 33 1680 1050 60 34 1080i 60 35 1080i 50 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720p 60 39 720 50 40 4801 41 480p 42 576i 43 576p 44 1280x800 60 Reduce blank 45 1920x1200 60 46 1920 1080 60 47 1280 720 60 48 1080p 24 49 1280x800 60 50 1440 900 60 51 1440x900 60 Reduced blanking 52 1280x768 60 Reduced blanking 97 Custom 98 other 99 No Input detected 101 NTSC 102 PAL 103 PAL M 104 PAL N 105 NTSC 4 43 106 SECAM 58 VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco Control Type Set Get NN 640 480 60 640x480 67 Mac13 640 480 72 640 480 75 640 480 85 720 400 70 720 400 85 800x600 56 800x600 60 9 800x600 72 10 800 600 75 11 800x600 85 12 832x624 75 Mac16 13 1024x768 60 14 1024x768 70 15 1024x768 75 16 1024x768 75 Mac19 17 1024x768 85 18 1024x800 84 Sun 19 1152x864 75 20 1152x870 75 Mac21 21 1152x900 66 Sun 22 1152x900 76 Sun 23 1280x960 60 24 1280x960 85 1 104
41. lay menu The arrow buttons and ENTER button let you navigate within the OSD menu ux Press an input button The VP 728 will quickly fade to black switch inputs and then fade up from black to show the new input signal on your display or projector Step 6 Set the inputs Universal Inputs by default the UNIVERSAL inputs EE n en n are set to CV To change the default setting select a different input via the Input OSD menu 1p e e s puc mi Composite s Video Component Video UXGA inputs you do not have to set the UXGA DVD Player HDMI Inputs set HDCP support via the Setup OSD USB Input read JPEG picture files up to 2048x1536 to use as a logo background or to create a slideshow Step 7 Set the output resolution The VP 728 is set at the factory to a default output resolution of 1024x768 XGA with a refresh rate of 60Hz If your projector or display uses XGA resolution you can start using the VP 728 If not you can set a different output resolution via the Output OSD menu Contents 1 2 2 1 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Overview Defining EDID About HDMI Defining the VP 728 Switcher Scaler Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP 728 Connecting a PC Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Switching an Input The PIP Button Feature Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Configur
42. lling text moves across the Mode display Send Text Area ee Type the desired text in the Message 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 Repeat Dropdown Box text message continuously For example set to 2 to repeat the text twice select the horizontal position of the text Left Center or Right PS Audio Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 728 audio firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel Failure to upgrade correctly will result in the malfunction of the machine The process involves e Downloading from the Internet e Connecting the PC to the AUDIO PROG terminal block connector Section 9 2 e Upgrading Firmware Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VP728 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FL P_VP728 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE The files indicated in this section are given as an example only File names are liable to change from time to time VP 728 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 9 2 9 3 VP 72 Connecting
43. neously on a 15 pin HD computer graphics video UXGA connector and on an HDMI connector The VP 728 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 K IIT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology ultra stable picture in picture picture and picture and split screen capability Any 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 Four user definable universal video inputs each can be set as composite video s Video Y C or component video two computer graphics video inputs two HDMI inputs and 1 USB input for reading JPEG picture files that are recognized up to 2048x1536 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 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions e Multiple computer graphics output resolutions including a user defined output resolution with selectable refresh rates Multiple aspect ratio selections Companion AFV audio follow video for every analog video input Emb
44. nge Default Menu Set the location of Center Top Left Top Center Position the OSD menu Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Time Out Set the OSD menu 5 10 20 30 60 90 or 30 sec timeout Off VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 8 2 The Misc Screen functions Figure 17 Misc Screen Setting Function Default Logo Select On Off or Custom Kramer Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on the screen Logo Choose OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a custom Logo Flash ROM The logo can be obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB Logo Download Blank Color Select Black or Blue Set the blank color the color that appears on the screen when the blank button is pressed Capture Press to capture the currently displayed image The machine prompts Capture This captured image can be used as a logo or as the background if the background setting is set to Custom or when no input is connected and the output sync is ON 1 The unit can capture the image for an input n source with a resolution up to 1920x1200 If the output resolution is too high the machine prompts Output resolution too high for Capture 2 The output resolution must be 1400 horizontal pixels in order to capture 3 The PIP must be off in order to use the capture feature The machine prompts Cannot Capture with PIP If PIP is on Background Select Blue Black Custom or Disable Analog Sync to se
45. ngs can be saved and loaded to the AP Text Overlay 2 0 v1 1 Parameter Setting Communication Interface e Connect 6 TCP IP C RS 232 IP Address COM Port Port Baud Rate a J a uw Tet Overlay 2 0 Text Color Display Height IP Search EN JU et Current Status Disconnected Start Background Color Scrolling X Text Position Blank Time Sec Mode Stop V Position 2 Y C Still Transparency rep z Speed Scroll Of 5 Send Text Message Welcome to Kramer Electronics Repeat a Load Setting Save Setting Figure 22 Text Overlay Application Screen Feature Function Text Color Dropdown Select the Text color Box Background Color Set the text background color Dropdown Box Transparency Dropdown Select On for a transparent background or Off for a non Box transparent background Display Height Check Set the thickness of the background stripe 72 or 36 Box Text Position V Set the vertical position of the text background on the display Position screen Top Center or Bottom Connect Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect TCP IP Check box Not available RS 232 Check box When selected set the COM port and Baud Rate 9600 to connect via the RS 232 connector Blank Time Sec Set the blank delay time from 1 to 5 Dropdown Box Speed Dropdown Box d speed at which the text moves on the display from 1 Set to Still fixed text or Scro
46. o include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss oftime commercialloss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082
47. onal Projection Bottom Left p 20002000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Lef V p h 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right H p Br 2000 2000 Diagonal Projection Bottom RightV 0 68 Geometry Diagonal Projection Reset ho 20 20 GeomewyPimushonBard ot po 0 10 eoetyRoaon p p jgemewReetal 0 Profile 1 1 Profile 2 2 Profile 3 3 Profile 4 Function Parameter Description Save Setting 74 0 1400 1050 60 1 1680 1050 60 1 0 1280 1024 75 1 1280 1024 76 Reda sore Center Top Left Top Right OSD Menu Position Bottom Left Bottom Right 7 m W 7 78 OSD Time Out Off On Custom N 56 VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get 1 82 Pa Black Blank Color 1 Blue e m 00 Background 0 Off 0 Off o p BB ko p noi Blank key function Function Parameter Description Freeze key function 0 Off NNNM 0 Off em 0 Off a p gm NA We o p _ NA y 640x480 60 640x480 67 Mac13 640 480 72 640 480 75 640 480 85 720 400 70 720 400 85 Main Input status 800x600 56 800x600 60 800x600 72 10 800x600 75 11 800x600 85 12 832x624 75 Mac16 VP 728 VP 728 Communication Protoco Contro
48. r possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VP 728 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Overview The Kramer VP 728 is a 9 input Proscale Presentation Switcher Scaler with unbalanced stereo and digital S PDIF audio The VP 728 scales any composite s Video Y C component video YUV HDMI or computer graphics video signal as well as JPEG files via USB up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution It also provides glitch free switching between sources through FTB fade thru black switching technology in which the video fades to black and then the new input fades from black for glitch free and smooth switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches The output signal is available simulta
49. rity OCLK Output clock Apply Press to apply the settings Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting Read EDID Reads the EDID file from the acceptor that is connected to the HDMI output The EDID is stored as a custom output resolution This allows automatic handling of LED screens that support very low non standard resolutions VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OS Default D MENU Screens 7 9 Figure 20 illustrates horizontal and vertical sync pulse width timing and active video area for a typical frame of video JL ye STL HT 1 Figure 20 Active Video Functions The Info Screen From the Information screen see Figure 21 you can verify 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 2 9 in Figure 21 Figure 21 Information Screen When the output resolution is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 No Embedded Audio will appear in brackets next to the resolution VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program AP Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP 728 lets you display text over the screen with features including text color and speed transparency text position and repetition Current text overlay setti
50. settings Pincushion Barrel Adjust the pincushion or barrel appearance of the screen 20 to 20 Rotation Rotate the display by 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise 180 to 180 Reset all Resets the geometry values to their default value The settings available for each application are defined in the following table Application Available Settings Keystone Location horizontal keystone vertical keystone pincushion barrel and Reset all Anyplace Location Diagonal Projection and Reset all Location pincushion barrel Rotation and Reset all VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens EMI 7 7 The Setup Sareen Figure 15 Setup Screen Setting Saves up to eight profiles from 1 to 8 Recalls a profile from 1 to 8 Slideshow Set the speed for the slide show to Min Low Mid Long Max or Off see Section 7 7 1 Off Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the output to that of the input Set to On or Off Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in the Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame synchronized 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 Auto Image Automatically adjusts and aligns the picture each time one of the UXGA inputs is selected or if the UXGA input resolution has changed Set to Manual or Auto Switching Selects seamless swi
51. t Default the background screen color if an input without a signal is selected Selecting Custom will automatically bring up a custom captured screen image that can be obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB Logo Download Selecting Disable Analog Sync will cause the output SYNC to turn to off if an output is not connected for over 2 minutes for better energy efficiency VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 33 Setting Function Default Save Lock Select On or Off Off Set to ON to save the lock status when the machine is powered down Input Lock Select On or Off Set to OFF so you can still use the SOURCE buttons on the front panel even when the lock button is on Firmware Select and confirm to download the firmware via the USB Download connection Logo Download Download a new logo via the USB connection Blank Select Blank amp Mute Blank or Mute to determine the Blank behavior of the BLANK front panel button amp Mute Set to Blank amp Mute to blank the output image and mute the audio Set to Blank to blank the output Set to Mute to mute the audio Freeze Select Freeze amp Mute Freeze or Mute to determine the Freeze behavior of the FREEZE front panel button amp Mute Set to Freeze amp Mute to Freeze the output image and mute the audio Set to Freeze to Freeze the output Set to Mute to mute the audio HDCP Setting Select Follow Input or Follow Output to define whether the Follow HDC
52. tching fade through Black or Fast Seamless Mode switching which is faster but may cause glitches on the output applies when switching between analog inputs Factory Select Yes to reset your VP 728 to its preset default settings Reset Advanced Opens the advanced setup menu screen see Figure 16 m Setup which includes the Mode Set OSD Misc Input and Output OSD menus Section 7 8 HDMI Set to DVD Normal or PC Bypass Switch Behavior Set to Normal for sources with HDCP When in Normal operation the unit sends a hot plug to the source for any Group Scaler switching request There might be some graphic cards that might shut OFF the VGA HDMI output following the hot plug detection To prevent this set this parameter to the Bypass mode so the unit will not send a hot plug for switching request the hot plug will be detected by the source only when plugging a physical connection HDMI Input Set to On or Off for each HDMI input HDCP HDCP support can be enabled On or disabled Off for each of the HDMI inputs allowing the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer VP 7 N co Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 7 1 The Slideshow Feature The VP 728 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
53. the OSD screen Increases the volume level when not in the OSD menu 17 Y 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 123 18 RESET XGA 720p Press and hold to reset to the default resolution toggles between Button RESET TO XGA and 720p PANEL LOCK Button Press to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 20 USB Connector Connects to a USB drive to read JPEG files and also to download new firmware Feature Function UNIV INRCA Connects to the video acceptor which can be either Connectors composite video Y CV s Video Y CV PB C or from 1 to 4 PR component video Y CV PB C PR UXGA 1 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics source 1 UXGA 2 IN 15 pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics source 2 26 AUDIO IN UNIV IN L S PDIF Connects to the left unbalanced stereo analog audio source RCA Connectors Alternatively connect to a digital audio source 27 from 1 to 4 Connects to the right unbalanced stereo analog audio source AUDIO IN 3 5 Mini UXGA 1 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 1 Jack UXGA 2 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 2 30 AUDIO OUT RCA L Connects to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo Connectors analog audio acceptor 31 Connects to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo analog audio ac
54. the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer audio firmware version on a VP 728 unit do the following 1 Connect the PC to the AUDIO PROG terminal block connector as defined below RS 232 PINOUT Connect this this PIN the the Terminal Block 9 pin D sub Connector Connector GND PIN 5 2 Push the AUDIO PROG button using a small screwdriver 3 Switch the unit ON This sequence is critical first push the AUDIO PROG button and then turn on the unit Upgrading the Audio Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the audio firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows MES Si Flexible in Sw indo 85410 Draving Device Secon vendo Figure 23 Splash Screen Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 24 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Pies Figure 24 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command 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 Device 89 5115 4 ise ee Figure 25 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 VP 728 Aud
55. ture 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 Color Format Select the color format Auto RGB or YUV Video Standard Select the video standard Auto NTSC PAL Auto PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 SECAM or PAL 60 H Position Set the horizontal position according to the input resolution For UXGA and component video inputs V Position Set the vertical position according to the input resolution Frequency Adjust the frequency 0 to 50 For UXGA inputs Adjust the phase 0 to 31 Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Ez VP 728 Configuring the VP 728 via the OSD MENU Screens 7 1 1 Reading JPEG Files You can read the JPEG files via the USB input The JPEG files can be used to display a JPEG image download a new Logo or background see Page 33 or create a slideshow see Section 7 7 1 To read JPEG files 1 Load the JPEG images JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 to the route directory of a USB memory stick 2 Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel 3 Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel 4 Select the desired image 7 2 The Picture Screen The Brightness Contrast Color and Hue picture settings are saved individually for each input
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