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1. a E S VHS cc 88 Source 1 s Video Source 1 Jia Jee Source 2 s Video Source 2 VGA Graphics Source 2 C VCR Figure 3 Connecting the VP 724DS Rear Panel Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 6 Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler The VP 724DS includes the following front panel buttons e Asetof 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons AVI AV2 YC2 Component VGA 1 VGA 2 and DVI An OUT button see section 6 1 PIP button see section 6 2 e Asetof 6 OSD buttons which are described in Table 1 MENU ENTER UP and DOWN 6 1 Understanding the OUT Button Functionality Press the OUT button to choose the desired output resolution Table 3 and Figure 4 define how to select the VP 724DS output resolution Table 3 Selecting the Output Resolution To scale to this pixel resolution rate Press the OUT button to illuminate this LED sequence VGA 640x480 V SVGA 800x600 SV XGA 1024x768 X SXGA 1280x1024 V and SV UXGA 1600x1200 SV and X 852x1024i 852x1024 1024x1024i 1024x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1365x1024 852x1024 and 1024x1024 1280 7207 1024 1024 1366 768 720x483 V an
2. Feature Function 11 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI digital video interface graphics source 12 VGA 1HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 1 13 VGA 2HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 2 14 _ 5 Connector 13 5 S RCA Connect to the component video source amp Connector 16 amp Pr CrRCA Connector 17 YC 2 Connector Connects to the s Video source 2 18 CV 2 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 2 19 YC 1 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 1 20 CV 1 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 1 21 5 232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 22 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 5 Connecting the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Using the VP 724DS you can select any one of the 8 inputs and scale that input to the output at the set resolution To connect the VP 724DS connect the following to the rear panel as the example in Figure 3 illustrates 1 Connect one or more of the following video sources 2composite video sources Source 1 and CV Source 2 to the RCA connectors CV 1 and CV2 respectively 2s Video sources s Video Source 1 and s Video Source 2 to the 4p connectors YC 1 and YC 2 respectively component video source for exam
3. Figure 7 Locking Unlocking the Front Panel 1 For example to move to the lower right corner of the image press the button 2 However operation via RS 232 serial commands remote controller or PC is still available 3 Item 24 in Figure 1 4 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 3 6 6 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler To unlock the front panel releasing the protection mechanism e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 for a few seconds until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds 7 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Section 7 1 describes how to switch and scale an input Section 7 2 describes the methods of controlling the Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 1 Switching and Scaling Section 7 1 1 describes how to switch an input Section 7 1 2 describes how to select the output resolution 7 1 1 Switching an Input You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 8 illustrates Enlarged View Figure 6 O
4. OUT OUT OUT 1024 024 1024 1024 pu ue i _ 10801 1366x ril Qs ja 1080 1366x pu x O 100 89 1366x 768 768 720x483 852x480 1400x1050 480p 720p y im 480p 852x v 480p 852x i v 27480p 852x um 4 5 852x in 480p 852x L sv rae 2 OUT p 5 T v OUT OUT 5 OUT OUT 1024 024 1024 yi x Cie yi X 10801 1366 L Cs X C 10801 1366x 768 768 10801 UserDefine 8 852x E 4 5 852x OUT gt rap wa OUT 1024 1024 L x 1000 e pi X 10801 1366x Figure 4 VP 724DS OUT LED Sequence 11 Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 6 2 Understanding the PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources and lets you display e An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source display e Aninserted graphic source PIP over a video source display Your Seamless Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and displays only the relevant sources as the following 2 examples illustrate Choosing the AV 1 PIP source when t
5. LGR VIDEO INPUTS 2 l mms OUT gt 0 115 230 VIDEO OUT DOCO OQ 9 E ET 5 eeooo 50 60 Hz FUSE E Figure 1 72405 Seamless Switcher Scaler KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your 724 5 Seamless Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 2 LED Green when the unit will accept IR remote commands 3 1 Illuminates when the composite video audio source 1 is selected 4 2 Illuminates when the composite video audio source 2 is selected 5 S Illuminates when the s Video Y C audio source 1 is selected 6 YC2 Illuminates when the s Video Y C audio source 2 is selected 7 Component when the component video audio source is selected 8 VGA 1 llluminates when the VGA audio source 1 is selected 9 gt VGA 2 llluminates when the VGA audio source 2 is selected 10 Illuminates when the audio source is selected 11 SV Illuminates when the SVGA resolution is selected 12 E V Illuminates when the VGA resolution is selected 13 M X lluminates when the XG
6. Decreases the range one step at a time in the OSD screen Adjusts the zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF Increases the range one step at a time in the OSD screen Adjusts the zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF Moves to the next level in the OSD screen Navigates down one step in the same level in the OSD screen Adjusts the 4 zoom position moves the location GAIN when the Source Prompt is OFF resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is AUDIO ZOOM CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW CONT BRIGHT C Increases the resolution to 400 zooming in to display a close up view of the chosen part of the screen that is chosen via the POSITIONING keys or via the Zoom s Zoom Position Adjustment feature from the Geometry menu Decreases the audio level MODE SCALE Increases the audio level KRAMER Cuts the audio output blocking out the sound Decreases the resolution zooming out to LS display more of the screen at a reduced size Figure 49 Infra red Remote Control Transmitter 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Table 5 Infra red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function OUT Selects the output resolution and illuminates the appropriate LED
7. 05FA 1024 10241 06F9 1366x768 K 07F8 1366x1024 08F7 1280x720 K 09F6 720 483 OAF5 852 480 OBF4 1400 1050 480P K ODF2 720P K OEF1 10801 K OFFO User Define K 10EF VGA DVI Resolution K EOIF 640x480 K 00FF NTSC 60 K 01FE PAL 50 02FD 720 400 03FC 800 600 04FB 832 624 05FA 1024 768 06F9 1024 800 07 8 1152 870 08 7 1280 960 0926 1280 1024 OAF5 1600 1200 OBF4 1280 720 853 480 ODF2 1920 10801 OEF1 720 576 OFFO 1152 900 10EF 1400 1050 No Signal K FF00 VGA DVI Refresh rate Refresh rate Hex K amp amp No Signal FF00 Video Standard KE21D NTSC K 01FE NTSC 4 43 K 02FD PAL 03FC PALN K 04FB PALM 05 06 9 60 07 8 NTSC 4 43 50 08 7 No Signal K FF00 PIP Size 1 25 K 00FF 1 16 K O1FE 1 9 02FD 1 4 03FC Split K 04FB PIP H position 41 position Hex amp amp PIP V position 5 V position Hex K amp amp is amp amp is invert is amp amp is invert is amp amp is invert 39 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase
8. on 4 pin connectors 1 x Component Y Pb Cb Pr Cr on RCA connectors 2x VGA VGA SVGA XGA UXGA on HD15F connectors and 1x DVI connector AUDIO 2 x stereo audio on terminal block connectors CV 2 x stereo audio on terminal block connectors 2 x stereo audio on terminal block connectors VGA 1 x stereo audio on a terminal block connector component and 1 x stereo audio on a terminal block connector DVI Outputs VIDEO 1 x VGA SVGA XGA UXGA as well as additional modes 480p 720 1080i on an HD15F connector AUDIO 1 x stereo audio on a terminal block connector Output VGA 640 480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 UXGA Resolutions 1600x1200 1024x852 1024x1024 1366x768 1365x1024 1280x720 720x483 852x480 1400x1050 Also supports 480p 720p and 1080i as well as a user definable output mode Control Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a DB 9 connector Additional Controls Different vertical refresh rates ProcAmp control output image scaling and aspect ratio change Firmware Frame freeze digital zoom 4X PIP video in graphics or graphics in video in sizes of up to half a screen located anywhere on the screen Flesh tone special color processing Gamma setting H Frequency 15 63 90 2 V Frequency 50 100 2 Computer Resizing Auto resizing to panel pixel number Video Signal RGB 1 0 Vpp 75 0 RGB Sync Signal Separ
9. Scaler 6 2 4 Resizing the PIP To resize the PIP 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 or split screen e When the Source Prompt is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame use the Up and or Down navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 or the UP and or DOWN front panel OSD buttons e Use the OSD Menu buttons see Figure 37 6 2 5 Moving the Position of the PIP To move the location of the PIP e When the Source Prompt is OFF use the four navigation control keys see Figure 25 on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 e When the Source Prompt is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame use the preset position control keys see Figure 24 on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 to instantly move the position of the PIP window to up to nine preset fixed locations When the Source Prompt is OFF the preset position control keys have no effect 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel You can lock the front panel and control from the infra red remote control transmitter to safeguard the settings on the VP 724DS To lock the front panel e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 for a few seconds until the Key Lock On OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 7 illustrates Enlarged View Key Lock On
10. UP and DOWN front panel OSD buttons Pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 displays the first OSD Item 17 in Figure 1 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 3 6 6 3 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler screen the Menu screen see Figure 10 which displays six interactive icons defined in Figure 11 After initially pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter each subsequent press moves to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Brightness Geometry and Contrast Figure 11 Menu Screen Icons 7 3 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 12 illustrates the Brightness and Contrast Screen Brightness and Contrast Brightness Contrast Figure 12 Brightness and Contrast Screen Each icon represents a Level 1 function In addition to Level 1 the OSD structure includes Level 2 a subset of level 1 Level 3 a subset of level 2 Level 4 a subset of level 3 and Range 17 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color Figure 13 illustrates the Gamma and Color Screen You can choose No
11. oo Figure 32 Audio Setting Utility Screen Video Setting Audio Setting Setting 22 Seamless switch OSD Setting 4 D setting Factory Reset oo Figure 33 Audio Setting Stereo Utility Screen 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 6 4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings From the PIP Setting Utility screen see Figure 34 you can activate the PIP see Figure 35 and choose the source see Figure 36 the size see Figure 37 and the position of the PIP Graphic Setting fS Video Setting 2 Audio Setting 2 PIP Setting 2 i iz i PIP Size Audio Setting PIP Setting E Position 9 PIP Source Position Y Position PIP A4 PIF Source att Size Position Y Position PIP On Off E FIF Source 4 m wis 5 V at V Position Component Figure 36 PIP Source Utility Screen 21 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler d Graphic Setting Source E Wideo Setting 4 Size 1 Audio Setting H Position LU ERES 1 16 1 9 j plit d Vv Position Figure 37 PIP Size Utility Screen 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scal
12. oom Postion Adjustment s oom Figure 19 Geometry Zoom Screen The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illustrated by a small rectangle inside a transparent pop up OSD Enlarge status box that appears at the top right corner of the screen as the example in Figure 20 illustrates Enlarged View Enlarge x 400 Figure 20 OSD Enlarge Status When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position the screen image is adjusted correspondingly and the change is reflected in the pop up OSD Enlarge status box For example Figure 21 illustrates a zoom ratio increase from 200 Image A to 400 Image B 21 Operating the 724 5 Seamless Switcher Scaler Image A Image B Figure 21 Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example Figure 22 illustrates how the pop up OSD Enlarge status box shows a zoom position adjustment from the top left corner Image C to the lower right corner Image D Image C Image D Figure 22 Zoom Position Adjustment Example 7 3 5 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 40046 via one or both of these methods e Using the Zoom and or the Zoom control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 The pop up OSD Enlarge status box continuously displays the zoom ratio and position as Figure 20 illustrates e Using the OS
13. 1024 L 45 08 1280x720 IL BA45 09 1280x720 L BA45 09 720x483 L BA45 10 720 483 L 45 10 852 480 L 45 11 852 480 L 45 11 1400x1050 IL BA45 12 1400x1050 L BA45 12 User Define L BA45 13 480P L BA45 13 720P L BA45 14 1080i L BA45 15 User Define L 45 16 81 227 0xE3 Ox1C PIP Size L E31C is Resolution index is PIP size index 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724DS Communication Protocol Table 9 RS 232 Read Command Command Sent Return Source K I5EA 1 16 9 VGA2 17 8 DVI 18E7 Component K 19 6 C Video 1 K 39C6 C Video 2 5 S Video 1 3BC4 S Video 2 K3CC3 Freeze K 1CE3 Freeze On K B24D Freeze Off K B34C PIP KIDE2 PIP On BO4F Off K22DD Mute On B44B Mute Off K B54A Blank K3ECI Blank On K B649 Blank Off K B748 Key Lock 4788 B847 946 Output Resolution BA45 640x480 K 00FF 800x600 K O1FE 1024x768 K 02FD 1280x1024 K 03FC 1600x1200 K 04FB 852x 10241
14. FREEZE Pauses the output video POWER Cycles power INPUT SELECTOR 8 separate keys for selecting each of the following sources AV1 AV2 COMP Component YC1 YC2 VGA1 VGA2 and DVI INFO Defines the main source PIP source whether mute is activated output mode as well as the firmware version number PRESET POSITION Adjusts the zoom position or moves the PIP position when the Source CONTROL Prompt is ON AUTO IMAGE Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks unlocks the front panel NAVIGATION CONTROL Allow maneuvering within an OSD screen all keys adjusts the zoom position 4 keys moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF 4 keys resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON 2 keys AUTO GAIN Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast SWAP Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content PIP Selects the picture in picture function and illuminates the PIP LED CONT Displays the contrast status BRIGHT Displays the brightness status AUDIO ZOOM CONTROL Allow volume and zoom control MODE Toggles between each of the following modes Normal Presentation Cinema Nature User 1 and User 2 SCALE Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios Normal Wide Screen Pan amp Scan 4 3 Output and 16 9 Out
15. Str 2 byte Code str 2 byte 0 1 byte Example Menu On Command is L 12ED Enter Table 6 RS 232 Communication Code Item Code Code Hex Code Hex Function Command 19 18 0 12 Menu On Off L 12ED 20 19 0x13 Volume L 13EC 21 20 0 14 Volume L 22 21 0 15 1 15 23 22 0 16 OxE9 VGAI L 16E9 24 23 0 17 OxE8 VGA2 L 17 8 25 24 0x18 OxE7 DVI L 18 7 26 25 0 19 Component L 19 6 27 26 0 1 5 Video 1 L 1 5 28 27 Ox1B OxE4 Video 2 L 1BE4 29 28 Ox1C OxE3 Freeze L 1CE3 30 29 Ox1D OxE2 PIP L IDE2 3l 30 0 1 OxEI Auto Image L IEEI 22 21 1 OxEO Auto Gain L 1FEO 33 32 0 20 Zoom L 20DF 34 33 0 21 OxDE Zoom L21DE 35 34 0x22 OxDD Mute L22DD 36 35 0 23 OxDC Brightness L 23DC 37 36 0x24 OxDB Contrast L 24DB 38 37 0x25 OxDA Mode L25DA 39 38 0x26 OxD9 Normal L 26D9 41 40 0x27 OxD8 Presentation 2708 40 39 0 28 OxD7 Cinema 1 2807 42 41 0 29 0 L 29D6 43 42 2 OxD5 USER 1 L2AD5 44 43 Ox2B 0 4 USER 2 L 2BD4 45 44 0 2 OxD3 SWAP L 2CD3 46 45 0 2 0 2 Scale L 2DD2 47 46 Ox2E OxDI Normal L 2EDI 48 47 Ox2F OxDO WideScreen L 2FDO 49 48 0x30 OxCF Pan amp Scan L 30CF 50 49 0x31 4 3 31 51 50 0 32 OxCD Up L 32CD 52 51 0x33 Down L 33CC 53 52 0x34 OxCB L
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17. WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from 1 Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming
18. advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 31 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Refresh Rate Figure 46 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 4 User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT Horizontal total HW Horizontal sync pulse width HS Horizontal active start point HA Horizontal active region HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total VW Vertical sync pulse width VS Vertical active start point VA Vertical active region VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 7 3 6 8 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen see Figure 47 you can reset your VP 724DS to its preset default setting Setting 4 Cancel Video Setting Audio Setting ci Factory Reset 4 Figure 47 Factory Reset Utility Screen 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 39 7 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen see Figure 48 you can verify the main source PIP source whether mute is activated output mode as well as the firmware version number Information Main Source VGA 1024 x 768 59Hz PIP Source Component Auto NTSC System Mute Off Output Mode 480P 59Hz KB 217 WS 1 00 Figu
19. e Includes an OSD on screen display for making the adjustments that can be located anywhere on the screen and can be doubled in size The OSD can be used to deactivate the source prompt choose the color of the blank screen and choose from three seamless switching image transition speeds e Includes eight multi functional input buttons that cycle between selecting a source freezing that source or deactivating that source and displaying a blank screen e Includes a front panel lock Incorporates full ProcAmp processing for video and audio correction e Offers high quality de interlacing 3 2 2 2 pull down e Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 16 9 transformation e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 e Includes non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off and then on again Control the VP 724DS e From the front panel OSD control buttons Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter Remotely via RS 232 Achieving the best performance means Connecting only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning your VP 724DS away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 and Table 2 define the
20. mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Red or Pr PIN 2 is Green or Y PIN 3 is Blue or Pb 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Also known as a Null modem connection 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 4 Plasma Monitor VIDEO INPUTS Component O OOOOO VGA2 CV2 1 YC2 COMP VGA1 VGA2 DVI AUDIO OUT OOOOO A x x O 2 AUDIO IN OOOOO VIDEO OUT Y
21. 80x720 720x483 852x480 1400 1050 The VP 724DS also has 3 additional output modes used for high definition television HDTV 480p 720p and 10801 as well as a user definable output mode The VP 724DS is an 8 input Seamless Presentation Switcher that e Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format providing for example native resolution video for LCD DLP and Plasma displays e Facilitates scaling of any graphics resolution to any other resolution e Incorporates a unique graphics scaling engine with image enhancement algorithms which are built into the firmware e Includes a built in Picture in Picture inserter letting you insert a video source into a graphics background or vice versa allowing the user to size and position the shrunken inserted image anywhere on the screen 1 Not shown on the front panel 2 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 3 For example scaling a VGA input to an UXGA output or an SXGA input to an SVGA output 4 See section 6 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler e Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise e Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size In addition the VP 724DS e Switches the 8 audio channels in audio follow video mode
22. A resolution is selected 14 5 1366x768 when the 1366x768 resolution is selected 15 852x1024 when the 852x1024 resolution is selected 16 1024x1024 when the 1024x1024 resolution is selected 1 Flashes when the image is frozen and flashes more slowly when a blank screen is displayed 2 Illuminates with the V LED when the SXGA resolution is selected with the X LED when the UXGA resolution is selected with the 852x1024 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 852x480 resolution is selected with the 1024x1024 LED when 720p is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 3 Illuminates with the SV LED when the SXGA resolution is selected with the 852x1024 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 720x483 resolution is selected with the 852x1024 LED when 480p is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 4 Illuminates with the SV LED when the UXGA resolution is selected with the 852x1024 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 1400x1050 resolution is selected with the 1366x768 LED when 10801 is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 5 Illuminates with the 1024x1024 LED when the 1280x720 not shown on the front panel resolution is selected with the V 852x1024 and 1024x1024 LEDs when the 720x483 resolution 15 selected with the SV 852x1024 and 1024 1024 LEDs when the 852x480 resolution is selected with t
23. D Menu buttons as Figure 23 illustrates Geometry Scale oom Figure 23 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen 7 3 5 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position You can adjust the zoom position see the example in Figure 22 via one or more of the following methods Using the preset position control keys see Figure 24 on the infra red 1 The and the buttons 2 Which also set the position for the PIP window location when the Source Prompt is ON 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler remote control transmitter see Figure 49 which instantly move the position of the zoom to up to nine preset fixed locations m CU gt Figure 24 Preset Position Control Keys e Using the navigation control keys on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 to fine tune the zoom position that is to slowly zoom in at any location on the screen as Figure 25 illustrates Figure 25 Navigation Control Keys e Using the OSD Menu buttons see Figure 26 Geometry zoom Ratio Zoom Postion Adjustment Figure 26 Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen 1 For example to zoom in to the lower right corner of the image press the gt button 2 For example to zoom in toward the lower right of the image press the and the buttons separately as required 3 F
24. Kramer Electronics Ltd l USER MANUAL Model VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 5 Connecting the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 5 Connecting a PC Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 6 1 Understanding the OUT Button Functionality 6 2 Understanding the PIP Button Feature 6 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature 6 2 2 PIP Characteristics 6 2 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP 6 2 4 Resizing PIP 6 2 5 Moving the Position of the PIP 6 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 1 Switching and Scaling 7 1 1 Switching an Input 7 1 2 Choosing the Output Resolution 1 2 Controlling the Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen 7 3 1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 7 3 2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 7 3 3 Selecting the Source 7 3 4 Controlling the Scale Geometry 7 3 5 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position 7 3 5 1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 7 3 5 2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 7 36 Configuring via the Utility Screens 7 3 6 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 7 3 6 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 7 3 6 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 7 3 6 4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 7 3 6 5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 7 3 6 6 Choosing the OSD U
25. SD Input Status You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR button to freeze the image or to display a blank screen Item 24 in Figure 1 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 3 6 6 3 For glitchless transitions between inputs 4 To set the image transition speed fast safe or moderate see section 7 3 6 5 5 By pressing the INPUT SELECTOR button again when the appropriate LED illuminates 6 By pressing the INPUT SELECTOR button once again when the appropriate LED flashes 15 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 1 2 Choosing the Output Resolution You can select the output resolution choosing the pixel resolution as section 6 1 describes by pressing the OUT button on the front panel or the OUT key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 9 illustrates Enlarged View 640 x 480 60Hz Figure 9 OSD Output Status 7 2 Controlling the Seamless Switcher Scaler You can control the Seamless Switcher Scaler via e The front panel OSD control buttons see section 7 3 e The infra red remote control transmitter see section 7 3 8 e 15 232 remote control 7 3 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can control your VP 724DS using the MENU ENTER
26. VGA Graphics Source 2 to the AUDIO IN VGAI and VGA 2 terminal block connectors respectively e The audio of the DVI Graphics Source to the AUDIO IN DVI terminal block connector 3 Connect the VIDEO OUT HD15F connector to the video acceptor for example a Plasma monitor and connect the AUDIO OUT terminal block connector to the audio acceptor for example a power amplifier The power cord the power connector is not illustrated in Figure 3 5 APC optional as section 5 1 describes 5 1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 724DS via the RS 232 port for remote control and for upgrading the firmware see section 7 4 To connect a PC to a VP 724DS unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 724DS unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 724DS unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 724DS unit forming a cross connection as Figure 2 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 089 Seamless DB9 From PO Switcher Scaler If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 2 Connecting the PC 1 In the HDTV
27. VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters 2 Accommodates the frame rate of a converted movie 24 frames per second to video frequencies 25 frames per second PAL 30 frames per second NTSC 3 See Figure 18 3 Your VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Seamless Switcher S SELECTOR Sig 2 72 427 VGA 1 Scaler i VP 724DS DOWN 8 Gn Gv Ge 966640646 LGRLGR LGRL GR LGRLGR LGRLGR CV1 2 YC1 2 VGA1 i AUDIO IN VGA2 DVI
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29. and you cannot insert a video PIP over a video source 6 Item 25 in Figure 1 7 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 3 6 6 8 Trying to activate the PIP again while the PIP is still enclosed by an orange frame deactivates the PIP 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Enlarged View Source VGA 1 Inserted graphic appears in this area Figure 5 OSD PIP Status When the Source Prompt is OFF see Figure 41 activating the PIP toggles between the PIP with no frame and no OSD PIP status and no PIP 6 2 2 PIP Characteristics You can determine the following PIP characteristics e PIP Source e PIP Size 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 or split screen e Horizontal and Vertical position placing it anywhere on the screen 6 2 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source SWAP To toggle back and forth between the PIP content and the screen source content do the following e Press the SWAP key on the Infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 6 illustrates Enlarged View Figure 6 OSD SWAP Status 1 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds see section 7 3 6 6 13 Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher
30. ate H VTTL composite sync analog Audio Input Output Voltage 0 0 5 Vrms Plug and Play DDC1 DDC2B De interlacing Adaptive and pixel based Film mode detection 2 2 3 2 pull down reverse Power Source 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30VA automatic power supply Dimensions 19 W 9 3 D 10 rack mountable Accessories IR remote control power Weight kg 6 6 lbs approx Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 When installing a Kramer machine on a closed or multi unit rack assembly be aware that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient In particular take care that there is sufficient air flow Refer to the Operating Conditions pdf file on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com click FAQs in the Technical Support section 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 724DS Communication Protocol 9 VP 724DS Communication Protocol The Com port setting details are Baud Rate 9600 115200 Parity none Data Bits 8 bits Stop Bits 1 bit Set CTS Mode Off and Set XON XOFF Off Table 7 RS 232 Protocol Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 T nn Code Code 0xOd ASCII space 1 is complement of L ASCII Code 1 byte byte Xx Code
31. d 852x1024 and 1024x1024 and 1366x768 852 480 SV and 852x1024 1024 1024 and 1366x768 1400x1050 X and 852x1024 and 1024x1024 and 1366x768 To output to this high definition Press the OUT button to illuminate this LED sequence television HDTV mode 480p V and 852x1024 720 5 1024 1024 10801 1366 768 To scale to this pixel resolution rate Press the OUT button to illuminate this LED sequence UserDefine All LEDs Item 17 in Figure 1 2 Not shown on the front panel 3 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 UXGA 1600x1200 im 480p 852x im v 4 0 852x im v 7480p 852x im v 480p 852x in v 7480p 852x Ore QUT On OUT OUT mne OUT 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 C x O t080 1366x x O t080 t366x x 1080i 1366x i 10801 1366x E 1086i 1366x 768 768 M 852x1024i 1024x1024i 1366x768 1365x1024 1280x720 4 852x im vC 27 480p 852x E 480p 852x im v 480p 852x v 480p 852x OUT OUT
32. eft L 34CB 54 53 0x35 Right L35CA 55 54 0x36 OxC9 Enter L 36C9 3T VP 724DS Communication Protocol 56 55 0x37 OxC8 Status L 37 8 27 56 0 38 OxC7 Enter UP L 38 7 58 57 0 39 OxC6 C Video 1 L 39 6 59 58 Ox3A 0 5 2 5 60 59 Ox3B OxC4 S Video 1 L 3BC4 61 60 Ox3C 0xC3 S Video 2 L 3CC3 62 61 0x3D 0xC2 OUT L3DC2 63 62 Ox3E OxCl Blank L 3ECI 68 70 0x46 OxB9 Factory Reset L 46B9 69 71 0x47 OxB8 Key Lock L 47B8 70 72 0x48 0xB7 Wake up L 48B7 71 73 0x49 OxB6 Standby L 49B6 72 176 OxBO Ox4F PIP On L 73 177 OxB1 Ox4E PIP Off 14 74 178 OxB2 Ox4D Freeze On L B24D 75 179 OxB3 0 4 Freeze Off L B34C 76 180 OxB4 Ox4B Mute On L B44B 77 181 OxB5 0 4 Mute Off L B54A 78 182 OxB6 0x49 Blank On L B649 79 183 OxB7 0x48 Blank Off L B748 80 184 OxB8 0x47 Key Lock On L B847 81 185 OxB9 0x46 Key Lock Off L B946 82 186 0 45 Output Resolution L 45 VP 719DS VP 720DS VP 723DS VP 724DS 640x480 L BA45 00 640x480 L 45 00 800x600 L BA45 01 800x600 L BA45 01 1024x768 LBA45 02 1024x768 L 45 02 1280x1024 L BA45 03 1280x1024 L 45 03 1600x1200 45 04 1600 1200 L 45 04 852x10241 L BA45 05 852 10241 L 45 05 1024 10241 IL 45 06 1024 10241 L 45 06 1366x768 IL BA45 07 1366x768 L BA45 07 1365 1024 LBA45 08 1365
33. er 7 3 6 5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings From the Seamless Switch Utility screen see Figure 38 you can choose the image transition speed Mode set the Background screen color when there is no active source Black or Blue and activate finds the active source or deactivate displays the source selected prior to power down the Auto Search Moderate Background Auto Search OFF Figure 38 Seamless Switch Utility Screen 7 3 6 6 X Choosing the OSD Utility Settings From the OSD Setting Utility screen see Figure 39 you can set the OSD position time out size see Figure 40 source prompt see Figure 41 and choose the blank color blue or black see Figure 42 j H Position Graphic Setting V Positio Video Setting osition Audio Setting Time Out OSD Size Seamless Switch Source Prompt p OSD Setting Blank Color 4 Figure 39 OSD Setting Utility Screen FAST an immediate switch without checking the resolution However the image transition may appear unstable SAFE a smooth image transition the input resolution at the input is checked and outputted after a few seconds delay but it takes longer than fast or MODERATE between fast and safe 2 You can select the screen color black or blue when there is no active source and also the blank screen color For example blue if no active source is found Seaml
34. es the appropriate LED 18 PIPLED when the picture in picture function is selected 19 UP Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 20 DOWN Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen 21 Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen 22 Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen 23 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen 24 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks unlocks the front panel 25 PIP Button Selects the picture in picture function and illuminates the PIP LED 26 Press to select the audio source and illuminate the LED 27 8 Press to select the VGA audio source 2 and illuminate the VGA 2 LED 28 d Press to select the VGA audio source 1 and illuminate the VGA 1 LED 29 S Component Press to select the component video audio source and illuminate the component LED 30 ei YC2 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 2 and illuminate the YC2 LED 31 1 Press to select the s Video Y C audio source 1 and illuminate the YC1 LED 32 AV2 Press to select the composite video audio source 2 and illuminate the AV2 LED 33 gt 1 Press to select the composite video audio source 1 and illuminate the AV1 LED Table 2 Rear Panel VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 VIDEO OUT HD15 Connector Connects to the video acceptor for examp
35. ess Switch Background Blue and a black blank screen OSD Setting Blank Color lt Black gt when taking a break during a presentation 3 We recommend that you set the source prompt ON when adjusting the system During a presentation set the source prompt OFF to avoid the appearance of OSD screen labels 29 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Position l VW Postion Time Gut Source Prompt Blank Color Double e H Position 6 Graphic Setting V Position Video Setting 4 Time Out Audio Setting PIP Setting gt 2126 Seamless Switch Source Prompt pnm Blank Color Off a On Position Vv Position Time Gut Source Prompt Blank Color 4 2 Black Figure 42 OSD Blank Color Utility Screen 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 6 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings From the Output Setting Utility screen see Figure 43 you can set the resolution see Figure 44 refresh rate see Figure 45 and a user definable output mode see Figure 46 and Table 4 Resolution Refresh Rate Confirm the Discard your changes User Mode Setting 1080 User Define Resolution Refresh Rate NE contin Discard 75Hz m ocL uium Figure 45 Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen Recommended for
36. he VGA input is selected will insert the composite video source over the graphic displayed on the screen You can choose a component YC 1 YC 2 or AV 2 PIP source instead of the AV 1 You cannot choose VGA 1 VGA 2 or Choosing the VGA 1 PIP source when the AV 1 input is selected will insert the VGA graphic source over the composite video displayed on the screen You can choose VGA 2 or DVI PIP source instead of the VGA 1 You cannot choose AV 2 YC 1 YC2 or component 6 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature To activate the PIP which illuminates the PIP LED do one of the following e Press the PIP button e Switch on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see Figure 35 e Press the PIP key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 When the Source Prompt is ON see Figure 41 the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame and the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 5 illustrates After a few seconds the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange frame and no PIP 1 That is composite s Video or component 2 That is DVI or VGA 3 As long as it is connected and switched on Otherwise choosing it will display a blank screen 4 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source 5 As these are video sources
37. he X 852x1024 and 1024x1024 LEDs when the 1400x1050 resolution is selected with the X LED when 10801 is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 6 Illuminates with the 1024x1024 LED when the 1365x1024 not shown on the front panel resolution is selected with the V 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 720x483 resolution is selected with the SV 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 852x480 resolution is selected with the X 1024x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 1400x1050 resolution is selected with the V LED when 480p is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 7 Illuminates with the 852x1024 LED when 1365x1024 not shown on the front panel resolution is selected with the 1366x768 LED when the 1280x720 not shown on the front panel is selected with the V 852x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 720x483 resolution is selected with the SV 852x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 852x480 resolution is selected with the X 852x1024 and 1366x768 LEDs when the 1400x1050 resolution is selected with the SV LED when the 720p is selected and with all the other LEDs when UserDefine is selected 5 Your VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Function 17 OUT Button Selects the output resolution and illuminat
38. le Plasma display projector or monitor that displays the scaled output with the OSD superimposed over it In the HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Red or Pr PIN 2 is Green or Y PIN 3 is Blue or Pp 2 CV1 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 1 3 2 CV2 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 2 4 E YC1 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 1 5 E 8 YC2 Connects to the stereo audio input from s Video source 2 6 E COMP Connects to the stereo audio input from the component video source 7 amp VGA1 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 1 8 VGA2 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 2 9 S DVI Connects to the stereo audio input from the DVI digital video interface i graphics source 10 AUDIO OUT Terminal Block Connects to the stereo audio acceptor Connector See section 6 1 2 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen 3 See section 6 3 4 See section 6 2 5 Press again when the LED illuminates to freeze the image the LED flashes Press once again when the LED flashes to display a blank screen the LED flashes more slowly Alternatively to freeze the image press the FREEZE key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 49 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler
39. ng Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables GROUP I Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com manuals html 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com click Cables and Connectors in the Products section 1 Overview Overview The VP 724DS 15 a Seamless Switcher Scaler designed a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications It is a true multi standard video to pixel scaler that converts composite video s Video component video VGA SVGA XGA UXGA and DVI signals to the following 17 user selectable pixel rates VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 5 1280x1024 1600 1200 852x1024 1024 1024 1366 768 e 1365x1024 e 12
40. or example to zoom in to the lower right part of the image instead of the top left part press the and DOWN OSD Menu buttons items 21 and 20 respectively in Figure 1 separately as required 23 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 6 Configuring via the Utility Screens You can determine how your VP 724DS will function either generally or on a specific occasion via the Utility screen settings see Figure 27 Factory Res Figure 27 Utility Screen 7 3 6 1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings From the Graphic Setting Utility screen see Figure 28 you can set the color format see Figure 29 position saturation hue sharpness frequency and phase as well as auto image and auto gain Color Format H Position Graphic Setting 4 V Position video Setting A Saturation Audio Setting g PIP Setting 4 Sharpness Seamless Switch AA 2 Frequency Setting p Output Setting Auto Image O Factory Reset Figure 28 Graphic Setting Utility Screen Selecting the color format see Figure 29 lets you select RGB or YUV colorspace When the Default setting 15 chosen the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution 1 When VGA source is selected Graphic Setting will be shown PC Data Setting in earlier versions HDTV Setting illustrated in Figure 46 will appear when an HDTV source is selected 2 As
41. ple a Betacam to the 3 RCA connectors Y and e 2 VGA graphics sources VGA Graphics Source 1 and VGA Graphics Source 2 to the HD15 connectors VGA 1 and 2 respectively e ADVI graphics source to the DVI connector 2 Connect the stereo audio sources as illustrated in Figure 3 In particular e The audio of CV Source 1 and Source 2 to the AUDIO IN CV1 1 Orto an RGB signal connect RED to the connector GREEN to the connector and BLUE to the connector 2 For details of how to set the output resolution on the VP 724DS refer to section 6 1 3 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 724DS After connecting your VP 724DS switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 4 Sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Pr 5 Alternatively you can connect an RGB signal not shown in Figure 3 as follows RED to the Y connector GREEN to the connector and BLUE to the connector Connecting the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler and CV2 terminal block connectors respectively The audio of s Video 1 and s Video 2 to the AUDIO IN and YC2 terminal block connectors respectively e The audio of the component video source the Betacam to the AUDIO IN COMP terminal block connector e The audio of VGA Graphics Source 1 and
42. pply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION 0 Servicing the machines can only be done 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 D Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine X Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www kramerelectronics com manuals html We welcome your questions comments and feedback c UL Dus LISTED Institute of Quality
43. put Press to select the source the LED illuminates Press again to freeze the image the LED flashes Press once again to display a blank screen the LED flashes more slowly Consists of a set of 9 separate keys See the illustration in Figure 49 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the Infra red remote control transmitter 2 A small rectangle inside a transparent pop up OSD Enlarge status box appears at the top right corner of the screen showing the position of the zoom within a picture 3 For example when enlarging the display press this button D to go to the lower right corner of the display area 4 As Figure 10 illustrates 5 See section 6 3 6 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys See the illustration in Figure 49 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the Infra red remote control transmitter 7 See section 6 2 3 8 See section 6 2 9 Adjust using the keys 10 See Figure 18 35 Technical Specifications 7 4 Upgrading Firmware To install the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 724DS unit connect the COM port on your PC to the RS 232 port on the VP 724DS unit as section 5 1 describes and go to the Kramer Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 8 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 724DS Inputs VIDEO 2 x composite video 1 Vpp 75 O on RCA connectors 2 x Y C s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75
44. re 48 Information Screen 7 3 8 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the Seamless Switcher Scaler remotely from the Infra red remote control transmitter which e 5 hand held wireless 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 Figure 49 and Table 5 define the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter The illustration in Figure 49 shows an enlarged view of 3 separate parts of the Infra red remote control transmitter 33 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler EE PRESET POSITION CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW Adjusts the zoom position or moves the PIP position when Source Prompt is ON Moves to top left corner Moves to top right corner 2 m N m 2 m E Moves to top center COE Moves to middle right lt gt Moves to center Moves to middle left S Q Moves to lower right corner Moves to lower center INFO Moves to lower left corner NAVIGATION CONTROL KEYS ENLARGED VIEW Navigates up one step in the same level in the OSD screen Adjusts the zoom position moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON gt lt 28 lt 28 lt lt gt lt lt lt
45. rge Status Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example Zoom Position Adjustment Example Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Preset Position Control Keys Navigation Control Keys Geometry Zoom Position Adjustment Screen Utility Screen Graphic Setting Utility Screen Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen Video Setting Utility Screen Video Setting Standard Utility Screen Audio Setting Utility Screen Audio Setting Stereo Utility Screen PIP Utility Screen PIP Activation Utility Screen PIP Source Utility Screen PIP Size Utility Screen 33 36 36 37 4 8 9 11 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 28 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Tables Seamless Switch Utility Screen OSD Setting Utility Screen OSD Size Utility Screen OSD Source Prompt Activation Utility Screen OSD Blank Color Utility Screen Output Setting Utility Screen Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Factory Reset Utility Screen Information Screen Infra red Remote Control Transmitter Table 1 Front Panel VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Features Table 2 Rear Panel VP 724DS Seamles
46. rmal average setting Presentation higher black level Cinema higher white balance Nature higher green level User 1 or User 2 e Gamma and Color Normal 6 Presentation Figure 13 Gamma and Color Screen Choosing User 1 or User 2 from the Gamma and Color Screen illustrated in Figure 13 displays the Gamma Color Temperature and Color Manager Screen in Figure 14 Each user setting is customized to the applicable environment The user sets the parameters and saves them for recall later Gamma and Color ns Gamma Color Temperature Presentation Green _crene cue x Color Manager id Red User 2 Green C Blue Figure 14 Gamma Color Temperature Manager User 1 2 Screen 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 3 Selecting the Source Figure 15 illustrates the Source Screen displaying the active source as well as facilitating changing of the source MEE Bs VS yl 2 Component Figure 15 Source Selection Screen 7 3 4 Controlling the Scale Geometry Figure 16 illustrates the main Geometry Screen from which you can scale and zoom Geometry oom Figure 16 Geometry Scale and Zoom Screen Figure 17 illustrates the Geometry Scale Screen from which yo
47. s Switcher Scaler Features Table 3 Selecting the Output Resolution Table 4 User Mode Setting Definitions Table 5 Infra red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 724DS Table 7 RS 232 Protocol Table 8 RS 232 Communication Code Table 9 RS 232 Read Command 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 22 32 33 34 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 300 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Presentation and conference room systems e Production studios rental and staging The VP 724DS is an enhanced version of our popular VP 720DS and VP 723DS models and includes an additional VGA HD15 input connector as well as a stereo audio terminal block connector for each of the 8 inputs The package includes the following items VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Power cord e Infra red remote control transmitter e Null modem adapter e This user manual and the Kramer concise product catalog CD 2 Getti
48. sesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position 3 Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast 4 That is Y B Y R Y colorspace also known as Y Cr or Y Py Py 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Saturation S Hue Color Format H Position Default RGE Sharpness Fr Bquency Phase Output Settine Factory Reset Auto Image Auto Gain Figure 29 Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen 7 3 6 2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings From the Video Setting Utility screen see Figure 30 you can set the Standard see Figure 31 color hue sharpness and position Standard Color Setting 4 Hue 4 Sharpness e H Position Swich w position ERR Graphic Setting Video Setting a Hue Setting Utility Screen Standard Color u l Sharpness l 4 n y P ac CN Figure 31 Video Setting Standard Utility Screen 25 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 6 3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings From the Audio Setting Utility screen see Figure 32 you can set the volume treble bass and choose between stereo and mono see Figure 33 Treble iz OSD Setting Output setting Factory Reset
49. tility Settings 7 3 6 7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 7 3 6 8 Choosing Factory Reset 7 7 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen N N m E 10 10 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 19 19 21 22 22 24 24 22 26 27 29 29 31 32 33 Contents 7 3 8 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter 7 4 Upgrading Firmware 8 Technical Specifications 9 VP 724DS Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Connecting the PC Connecting the VP 724DS Rear Panel VP 724DS OUT LED Sequence OSD PIP Status OSD SWAP Status Locking Unlocking the Front Panel OSD Input Status OSD Output Status MENU Screen Menu Screen Icons Brightness and Contrast Screen Gamma and Color Screen Gamma Color Temperature Manager User 1 2 Screen Source Selection Screen Geometry Scale and Zoom Screen Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio and Nonlinear Screen Geometry Scale Aspect Ratio Screen Geometry Zoom Screen OSD Enla
50. u can scale Aspect Ratio and Nonlinear 19 Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler Geometry Aspect Ratio 4 4 Monlinear 4 Figure 17 Geometry Scale Aspect and Nonlinear Screen Set the aspect ratio according to your specific requirements the native resolution that 18 depending on the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector When using a VGA DVI and or component video source you can choose an aspect ratio from the following Full Screen Native 4 3 Output and 16 9 Output When using composite video source and or s Video source and or component video source you can choose an aspect ratio from the following Normal Wide Screen amp Scan 4 3 Output and 16 9 Output as Figure 18 illustrates Geometry Aspect Ratio 4 4 Nonlinear 15 9 Output Figure 18 Geometry Scale Aspect Screen Depending on the resolution of the component source 2 In this standard the ratio between the length and height is 4 3 3 In this standard a Cinema mode standard used for movies and DVDs the ratio between the length and height is 16 9 or sometimes 1 2 35 4 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 724DS Seamless Switcher Scaler 7 3 5 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position Figure 19 illustrates the Geometry Zoom Screen Geometry Zoom Ratio Scale

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