Page 2 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3.1 About HDMI 5 4 Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5 5 Installing in a Rack 10 6 Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 11 6.1 Connecting the VP-725xl 11 6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs...
Page 3 - Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii Figures Figure 1: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 6 Figure 2: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 8 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 12 Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 13 Figur...
Page 5 - Introduction; Presentation Switcher; Getting Started
Introduction 1 1 1 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...
Page 6 - Getting Started
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2
Page 7 - Overview
Overview 3 3 3 Overview The VP-725xl is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite, s-Video (Y/C), component (YUV), computer graphics, and HDMI, plus a single USB input. It also scales any video input up or down to...
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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 4 • Supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs 1 • Features Projector Anywhere™ technology – horizontal & vertical geometry controls that compensate for off-axis projector placement • Supports a wide choice of computer graphics output resol...
Page 9 - Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Figure 1
Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5 5 3.1 About HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital 1 audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note th...
Page 11 - Figure 2
Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 7 7 Table 1: Front Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features # Feature Function 1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons YC Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4) 2 CV Selects one of the CV sources (from 1 to 4) 3 UXGA Selects one of the UXGA...
Page 14 - Installing in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing in a Rack 10 5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Page 15 - Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Figure 3
Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 11 11 6 Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler This section describes how to connect the VP-725xl . In particular, how to connect the: • VP-725xl rear panel (see section 6.1 ) • Interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs (se...
Page 16 - Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 12 5. Connect up to three SCALED OUTPUTS, as follows: Connect the RGBHV connectors (G/Y, B/Pb, R/Pr, H, and V) to the RGBHV acceptor (for example, a projector) Connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI accepto...
Page 17 - The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs; Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS; Method A; Figure 4; Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection; Method B; Figure 5
Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 13 13 6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs Table 3 defines the input progressive 1 and interlaced 2 RGBS and RGsB pinouts: Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Input Color Space PINOUT VGA RGsB Red to PIN 1 Green + sync, to PIN 2 Blue to PIN 3 RGBS Red to PI...
Page 18 - Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port; during the initial configuration; Figure 6
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 14 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 an...
Page 19 - Use the following IP Address; , and fill in the details as shown in
Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 15 15 Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 5. Select Use the following IP Address 1 , and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6. Click OK. 6.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Po...
Page 20 - Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Table 1; Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 16 7 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler The VP-725xl includes the following front panel buttons: • A set of 21 INPUT SELECTOR buttons • Video Group and Scaler Mode SELECT buttons • A PIP button • A FREEZE butto...
Page 21 - Table 4; Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability; Activate the PIP Feature by
Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 17 17 When selecting a PIP source, the Presentation Switcher / Scaler automatically recognizes and can display the selected graphic PIP source on any video source 1 or the selected video source on any graphic 1 source, compliant to Table 4 . Table 4: PIP ...
Page 22 - Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 18 7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent accidental changes to settings or unauthorized tampering with the front panel, you can lock the front panel. To lock the front panel, press and hold the ENTER front...
Page 23 - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl; Configuring the VP-725xl via the OSD MENU Screens; Figure 8; Figure 8: MENU Items
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 19 19 8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl This section describes how to configure and control the VP-725xl via the: • OSD menu (see section 8.1 ) • LCD display (see section 8.2 ) • Infrared remote control transmitter (see section 8.3 ) You can also con...
Page 24 - The Input Screen; Figure 9: Input Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 20 8.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen. Figure 9: Input Screen Table 5: Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Select Select the group Video Group, Scaler Scaler VGA G...
Page 25 - The Picture Screen; Figure 10: Picture Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 21 21 8.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen. Figure 10: Picture Screen Table 6: Picture Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Brightness Adjust the brightness -50 to 50 0 Contrast Adjust the contrast -50 ...
Page 26 - The Output Screen; Figure 11: Output Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 22 8.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen. Figure 11: Output Screen Table 7: Output Screen Functions 1 Setting Function Selection/Range Default Resolution 2 Set the resolution 3 Native HDMI 4 ...
Page 28 - The PIP Screen; Figure 12: PIP Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 24 8.1.4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen. Figure 12: PIP Screen Table 8: PIP Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default On/Off Activate/deactivate the PIP feature 1 On/Off Off Type S...
Page 29 - The Geometry Screen; Figure 13: Geometry Screen; defines the settings available for each application:; Table 10: Available Settings for Each Application
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 25 25 8.1.5 The Geometry Screen Figure 13 and Table 9 define the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface. Figure 13: Geometry Screen Table 9: Geometry Screen Functions Setting Function Sele...
Page 30 - The Setup Screen; Figure 14: Setup Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 26 8.1.6 The Setup Screen Figure 14 and Table 11 define the Setup screen. Figure 14: Setup Screen Table 11: Setup Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Save Save a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Reca...
Page 31 - The Slideshow Feature
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 27 27 Setting Function Selection/Range Default EDID EEPROM Protect EDID writing protection 1 On/Off HDMI Switch Behavior Set to DVD/Normal or PC/Bypass Normal 2 /Bypass Normal 8.1.7 The Slideshow Feature The VP-725xl lets you run a slideshow via the USB input...
Page 32 - to; Figure 15: Advanced Setup Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 28 8.1.7.1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 15 to Figure 18 , and Table 13 to Table 16 define the Advanced Setup screens. Figure 15: Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refr...
Page 34 - Figure 18: Output Setup Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 30 Figure 17: Input Setup Screen Table 15: Input Functions Setting Function Range Default HT Horizontal Total 1344 HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP H...
Page 35 - Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen; Figure 19: Information Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 31 31 Table 16: Output Functions Setting Function Default HT Horizontal total 1344 HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total 806 VW Vertical sync pulse wid...
Page 36 - Operating via the LCD Display; MENU; Figure 20: Example of how to use the LCD Display; Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 32 8.2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the VP-725xl from the front panel high contrast LCD Display. You can operate the VP-725xl via the LCD Display, using the: • Front panel OSD buttons: MENU , ENTER , - , + ,...
Page 37 - Figure 21: Infrared Remote
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 33 33 YPbPr YC CV HDMI VGA Capture USB Enter OSD Picture Menu Auto-Image PIP PIP Size SWAP VOL VOL + Figure 21: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Table 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Key Function Freeze Pauses the output video Power Cycle...
Page 38 - Using Text Overlay; Figure 22: TextOverlay Application Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Text Overlay 34 8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port To control your VP-725xl via the Ethernet/Serial Port: • Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-725xl to the Ethernet port of your PC 1 • Download the Ethernet Application from our Web site on
Page 40 - Technical Specifications; 0 Technical Specifications; includes the technical specifications:; Table 19: Technical Specifications
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 36 10 Technical Specifications Table 19 includes the technical specifications: Table 19: Technical Specifications 1 of the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 4 x CV 1Vpp/75 Ω on BNC connectors; 4 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75 Ω on 4-pin...
Page 41 - Table 21: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal
Technical Specifications 37 37 Table 20: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal 1 Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes 640x480 (480p) 60 VESA 1152x870 75 Mac21 640x480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun 640x480 72 VESA 1152x900 7...
Page 43 - VP-725xl Communication Protocol; 1 VP-725xl Communication Protocol; Set
VP-725xl Communication Protocol 39 39 11 VP-725xl Communication Protocol Communication Confirmation: Send: CR Reply: CR> Set and Get command: Set Command: Y Control_Type Function Param CR Reply : Z Control_Type Function Param CR> Get Command: Y Control_Type Function CR Re...
Page 44 - includes the Communication Protocol:; Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725xl
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP-725xl Communication Protocol 40 Table 25 includes the Communication Protocol: Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725xl Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 5 0: Auto 1: RGB 2: YUV Input Color Format 0 1 6 0: Auto 1: NTSC 2: PAL 3: PAL-...
Page 57 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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