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 6 4 Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 7 5 Installing in a Rack 13 6 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 14 6.1 Connecting the VP-725XLA 14 6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINO...
Page 3 - Using Text Overlay; Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 43 8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 44 9 Using Text Overlay 44 10 Technical Specifications 46 11 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 50 11.1 Error Codes 62 Figures Figure 1: VP-725XLA Presenta...
Page 5 - Introduction; Presentation; 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-725XLA is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections and balanced stereo audio. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite, s-Video (Y/C), component (RGB), computer graphics, and HDMI, plus a single USB input. Each section can ...
Page 10 - Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Figure 1
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6 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-definitio...
Page 13 - Figure 2
Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 9 9 # Feature Function 22 T ALKOVER 7 Routes the selected input to the output until an audio signal is detected on the microphone input. When this happens the selected input is faded out (to be faded back in when no input is detected on the microphone) 2...
Page 16 - Installing in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing in a Rack 12 5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Page 17 - Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Figure 3
Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 13 13 6 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler This section describes how to connect the VP-725XLA . In particular, how to connect the: • VP-725XLA rear panel (see this section 6.1 ) • Interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB i...
Page 18 - Table 2
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 14 2. Connect one or more of the following balanced stereo audio sources 1 : UXGA sources 1 to 4 to the UXGA AUDIO INPUT terminal block connectors (from 1 to 4) CV sources 1 to 4 to the CV AUDIO INPUT term...
Page 20 - 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
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 16 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 P...
Page 21 - Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port; during the initial configuration; Figure 6
Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 17 17 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 fr...
Page 22 - Use the following IP Address; , and fill in the details as shown in
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 18 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...
Page 23 - Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output; Figure 8; Figure 8: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 19 19 6.5 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 8 , Figure 9 , and Figure 10 illustrate how to wire a balanced/unbalanced input and/or output connection: Figure 8: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Fi...
Page 24 - Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler; Table 1; Using the Operating Modes; Table 4
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 20 7 Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler The VP-725XLA includes the following front panel buttons: • A set of 21 INPUT SELECTOR buttons • A set of Video Group and Audio Group SELECT buttons 1...
Page 26 - Switching an Input to an Output; INPUT SELECTOR buttons.; Switching the VP-725XLA as Five Independent Switchers
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 22 7.2 Switching an Input to an Output This section describes how to switch an input to an output when the VP-725XLA operates as five independent switchers (see section 7.2.1 ) and when it functions as a scaler...
Page 27 - Understanding the Audio Features; Adjusting the Audio Level
Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 23 23 When the VP-725XLA is in use, both modes operate simultaneously, as well as independently, that is, the Scaler output is available even when switching in the VIDEO GROUP mode, and visa-versa. 7.3 Understanding the Audio Features This secti...
Page 28 - Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes; Override
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 24 For example, if CV input 3 audio level is set to 2 in the AUDIO GROUP mode, and then you set it at 5 in the MASTER AUDIO mode, the audio level will still be 5 (not 2) when returning to the AUDIO GROUP mode. ...
Page 29 - Understanding the PIP Feature; Table 5; Table 5: PIP Source Appearance Availability; Activate the PIP Feature by
Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 25 25 7.4 Understanding the PIP Feature 1 The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) applies to the Scaler operation mode and is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources, and lets you display: • An inserted video source 2 PIP ov...
Page 30 - Move the position of the PIP by
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 26 Move the position of the PIP by : • Using the OSD menu (see section 8.1.4 ) Choose a new PIP source by : • Pressing the "PIP Source" button on the remote control transmitter followed by the button of...
Page 31 - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA; Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD MENU Screens; Figure 12: MENU Items
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 27 27 8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA This section describes how to configure and control the VP-725XLA 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 ...
Page 32 - The Input Screen; Figure 13: Input Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 28 8.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 13 and Table 6 define the Input screen. Figure 13: Input Screen Table 6: Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Select Select the group Video Group, Scaler Scaler VG...
Page 33 - The Picture Screen; Figure 14: Picture Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 29 29 8.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 14 and Table 7 define the Picture screen. Figure 14: Picture Screen Table 7: Picture Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Brightness Adjust the brightness -50 to 50 0 Contrast Adjust the contrast -50...
Page 34 - The Output Screen; Figure 15: Output Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 30 8.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 15 and Table 8 define the Output screen. Figure 15: Output Screen Table 8: Output Screen Functions 1 Setting Function Selection/Range Default Resolution 2 Set the resolution 3 Native HDMI 4...
Page 35 - The PIP Screen; Figure 16: PIP Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 31 31 Setting Function Selection/Range Default V-Zoom 10 Vertical zoom -8 to 8 0 Zoom Set the Zoom 1 100%, 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 275%, 300%, 325%, 350%, 375%, 400%, Custom 100% Custom Zoom 2 Set the Zoom From 0 to 32 (this range is equivalent to 100% to 40...
Page 36 - The Audio Screen; Figure 17: Audio Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 32 Setting Function Selection/Range Default V-Position Set the vertical position of the PIP on the display 0 to 128 0 H-Size Set custom size 1 1 to 255 14 V-Size Set custom size 1 1 to 255 5 Frame Turn the PIP frame on or o...
Page 37 - Figure 18: Audio Level Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 33 33 Setting Function Selection/Range Default Audio Level 1 Adjust the audio input and output gains for each group 2 (see Figure 18 ) VGA Grp In VGA Grp Out 0 HDMI Grp In HDMI Grp Out Comp Grp In Comp Grp Out YC Grp In YC Grp Out CV Grp In CV Grp Out Master...
Page 38 - The Geometry Screen; Figure 19: Geometry Screen; defines the settings available for each application:
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 34 8.1.6 The Geometry Screen Figure 19 and Table 11 define the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface. Figure 19: Geometry Screen Table 11: Geometry Scr...
Page 39 - The Setup Screen; Figure 20: Setup Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 35 35 Table 12: Available Settings for Each Application Application Available Settings Keystone Location, horizontal keystone, vertical keystone, pincushion/barrel and Reset all Anyplace Location, Diagonal Projection and Reset all Rotation Location, pincushi...
Page 40 - The Slideshow Feature
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 36 Setting Function Selection/Range Default Factory Reset Reset your VP-725XLA to its preset default settings Confirm, Yes, No Advanced Setup Open the advanced setups (see Figure 21 ) Mode Set (see Table 14 ) OSD (see Table...
Page 41 - to; Figure 21: Advanced Setup Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 37 37 8.1.8.1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 21 to Figure 24 , and Table 15 to Table 18 define the Advanced Setup screens. Figure 21: Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate when the system cannot...
Page 43 - Figure 24: Output Setup Screen
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 39 39 Figure 23: Input Setup Screen Table 17: 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 Horizontal polarity VT Vertical ...
Page 44 - Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen; Figure 25: Information Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 40 Table 18: Output 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 Horizontal polarity VT Vertic...
Page 45 - Operating via the LCD Display; MENU; Figure 26: Example of how to use the LCD Display; Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 41 41 8.2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the VP-725XLA from the front panel high contrast LCD Display. You can operate the VP-725XLA via the LCD Display, using the: • Front panel OSD buttons: MENU , ENTER , - , + , UP and DOWN • Infrared remot...
Page 46 - Figure 27: Infrared Remote
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 42 YPbPr YC CV HDMI VGA Capture USB Enter OSD Picture Menu Auto-Image PIP PIP Size SWAP VOL VOL + Figure 27: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Table 19: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Key Function Freeze Pa...
Page 47 - Using Text Overlay; Figure 28: TextOverlay Application Screen
Using Text Overlay 43 43 8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port To control your VP-725XLA via the Ethernet/Serial Port: • Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-725XLA to the Ethernet port of your PC 1 • Download the Ethernet Application from our Web site at
Page 49 - Technical Specifications; 0 Technical Specifications; includes the technical specifications:; Table 21: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 45 45 10 Technical Specifications Table 21 includes the technical specifications: Table 21: Technical Specifications 1 of the VP-725XLA 4 x CV 1Vpp/75 Ω on BNC connectors; 4 x YC 1Vpp (Y) 0.3Vpp (C)/75 Ω on 4-pin connectors; 4 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R or RGsB 2 ) on BNC ...
Page 50 - Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 46 Table 22: 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 6...
Page 53 - VP-725XLA Communication Protocol; 1 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol; Set
VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 49 49 11 VP-725XLA 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 ...
Page 54 - includes the Communication Protocol:; Table 28: Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 50 Table 28 includes the Communication Protocol: Table 28: Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA 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: PA...
Page 67 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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