Kramer Electronics VP-725NA User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-000739 Rev 4

VP-725NA – Overview 5 • A built-in TBC (time base corrector) that stabilizes the sync in unstable video sources • A slideshow feature, letting y

6 VP-725NA - Overview 3.2 About HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supp

VP-725NA – Overview 7 3.3 13BAbout HDCP The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard developed by Intel, protects digital video

Figure 1: VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 8 VP-725NA – Overview

VP-725NA – Overview 9 Front Panel # Feature Function 1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons YC Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4) 2 CV

Front Panel # Feature Function 20 MIC CONTROL Button Override Routes the signal from the microphone to the Master output instead of from the Lin

VP-725NA – Overview 11 Figure 2: VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Rear Panel # Feature Function 1 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block

Rear Panel # Feature Function 9 PROGRAM USB Connector Connect to upgrade to the latest audio firmware 10 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN 11

VP-725NA - Installing in a Rack 13 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

14 VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5 Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler This section describes h

VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 15  Up to four component video (sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Pb/Cb

16 VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler  Connect the UXGA connector to the UXGA acceptor, for example, a monitor (not

VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 17 5.2 The RGBS and RGsB Pinouts The following table defines the input progressive

18 VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a co

VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 19 3. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 4.

20 VP-725NA - Connecting the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) Y

VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 21 6 Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler The VP-725NA includes the

22 VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler The four buttons in the SELECT area on the front panel let you select one of six

VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 23 6.2 Switching an Input to an Output This section describes how to switch an inpu

24 VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6.2.2 Switching the VP-725NA as a Scaler To operate the VP-725NA as a scaler, pr

VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 25 To adjust Master Audio level via the front panel: 1. Press the MASTER AUDIO butt

26 VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6.3.2 Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes The MIC CONTROL section buttons include

VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 27 Activate the PIP Feature by: • Pressing the PIP front panel button • Switching

28 VP-725NA - Operating the VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6.6 Freezing the Image To freeze the image, press the Freeze key on the infrared

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 29 7 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA This section describes how to configure and cont

30 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 14 defines the Input screen. Figure 14: Input Screen Input S

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 31 7.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 15 defines the Picture screen. Figure 15: Picture Screen P

32 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 16 defines the Output screen. Figure 16: Output Screen Out

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 33 Output Screen Setting Function Selection/Range Default Aspect Ratio Set the aspec

34 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.1.1 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio You can configure the aspect ratio of any output

VP-725NA – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 3 Overview 3 3.1 Defining EDID

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 35 7.1.2 The PIP Screen Figure 17 defines the PIP screen. Figure 17: PIP Screen PIP Screen

36 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.1.3 The Audio Screen Figure 18 defines the Audio screen. Figure 18: Audio Screen Audio

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 37 Figure 19: Audio Level Screen

38 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.1.4 The Geometry Screen Figure 20 defines the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibil

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 39 7.1.5 The Setup Screen Figure 21 defines the Setup screen. Figure 21: Setup Screen Setup

40 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA Setup Screen Setting Function Default HDMI Switch Behavior Set to DVD/Normal or PC/Bypass:

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 41 7.1.7 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 22 to Figure 25 define the Advanced Setup screens.

42 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA Figure 23: Misc Setup Screen Misc Setup Screen Setting Function Default Logo Choose: ON

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 43 Misc Setup Screen Setting Function Default HDCP Setting Define whether the HDCP follows th

44 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA Figure 25: Output Setup Screen Output Functions Setting Function Default HT Horizontal

ii VP-725NA - Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 8 Figure 2: VP-725NA Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 45 Figure 26 illustrates horizontal and vertical sync pulse width, timing and active video area

46 VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 7.2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the VP-725NA from the front panel high co

VP-725NA - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725NA 47 7.4 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-725NA remo

48 VP-725NA - Using Text Overlay 8 Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP). You can download the

VP-725NA - Using Text Overlay 49 Text Overlay Application Screen Feature Function Parameter Setting Area Text Color Dropdown Box Select the Text c

50 VP-725NA - Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 4 x CV 1Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors; 4 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75Ω on

VP-725NA - Technical Specifications 51 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/RGBS (PC)/RGsB (PC) Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) No

52 VP-725NA - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes 1080i 60

VP-725NA - Technical Specifications 53 Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark Resolu

54 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 10 VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Confirmation: Send: CR Reply: CR> Set and Get

VP-725NA – Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, crea

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 55 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 5

56 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 25

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 57 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 30 -

58 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 50

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 59 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 - 72

60 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 89

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 61 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 36: 1080

62 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 23: 1280

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 63 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 112

64 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 4: Max 5

2 VP-725NA - Getting Started 2 Getting Started We recommend that you: • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging ma

VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol 65 Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 17

66 VP-725NA - VP-725NA Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725NA Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 20

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VP-725NA – Overview 3 3 Overview The VP-725NA is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections and balanced stereo audio. T

4 VP-725NA - Overview • A USB port on the front panel for reading and displaying JPEG picture files • Multiple color space – RGB or YUV output •