Kramer Electronics VP-725N User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-000738 Rev 3

VP-725N – Overview 5 • Can be firmware upgraded in the field via the USB port on the front panel • Includes worldwide power supply – 100-240V AC

6 VP-725N - Overview In particular, HDMI: • Provides a simple interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V

VP-725N – Overview 7 3.4 Defining the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler This section defines the VP-725N: Figure 1: VP-725N Presentation Sw

Front Panel # Feature Function 4 HDMI Selects one of the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4) 5 USB Press to select the USB source JPEG files on a USB

VP-725N – Overview 9 Figure 2: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Rear Panel # Feature Function 1 CV IN BNC Connectors Connects

Rear Panel # Feature Function 9 BNC Connector B/Pb 10 R/Pr 11 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN 12 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to

VP-725N - Installing in a Rack 11 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

12 VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5 Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler This section describes how

VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 13  Up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the HDMI connectors 2. C

14 VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler

VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 15 5.2 The RGBS and RGsB Pinouts The following table defines the input progressive (

16 VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Method B (Figure 5)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a straight

VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 17 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure

18 VP-725N - Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6 Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler The VP-725N includes the foll

VP-725N - Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 19 6.2 Understanding the PIP Feature The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) (see Secti

20 VP-725N - Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Move the position of the PIP by: • Using the OSD menu (see Section 7.1) Choose a

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 21 7 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N This section describes how to configure and control

22 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 7.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 9 defines the Input screen. Figure 9: Input Screen Input Scree

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 23 7.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 defines the Picture screen. Figure 10: Picture Screen Pic

24 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 7.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 11 defines the Output screen. Figure 11: Output Screen Outpu

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 25 Output Screen Setting Function Selection/Range Default Aspect Ratio Set the aspect

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

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 27 7.1.2 The PIP Screen Figure 12 defines the PIP screen. Figure 12: PIP Screen PIP Screen S

28 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 7.1.3 The Geometry Screen Figure 13 defines the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibilit

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 29 7.1.4 The Setup Screen Figure 14 defines the Setup screen. Figure 14: Setup Screen Setup Sc

30 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N Setup Screen Setting Function Default HDMI Input HDCP Set to On or Off for each HDMI input H

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 31 7.1.6 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 15 to Figure 18 define the Advanced Setup screens. Fi

32 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N Figure 16: Misc Setup Screen Misc Setup Screen Setting Function Default Logo Choose: ON fo

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 33 Misc Setup Screen Setting Function Default HDCP Setting Define whether the HDCP follows the

34 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N Figure 18: Output Setup Screen Output Functions Setting Function Default HT Horizontal t

VP-725N – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 3 Overview 3 3.1 Defining EDID 5

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 35 Figure 19 illustrates horizontal and vertical sync pulse width, timing and active video area f

36 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 7.2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the VP-725N from the front panel high contr

VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N 37 7.4 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-725N remotel

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

VP-725N - Using Text Overlay 39 Text Overlay Application Screen Feature Function Parameter Setting Area Text Color Dropdown Box Select the Text co

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

VP-725N - Technical Specifications 41 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/RGBS (PC)/RGsB (PC) Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Not

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

VP-725N - Technical Specifications 43 Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark Resolut

44 VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 10 VP-725N Communication Protocol Communication Confirmation: Send: CR Reply: CR> Set and Get com

ii VP-725N - Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 7Figure 2: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear P

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 45 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 5 0:

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

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 47 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 30 -8 ~

48 VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 56 0:

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 49 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 - 72 0:

50 VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 89 0:

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 51 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 37: 1080p

52 VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 24: 1280x96

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 53 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 1 113 4

54 VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 5: Off 0 1

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

VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol 55 Communication Protocol of the VP-725N Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 1 : PC/Bypa

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

VP-725N – Overview 3 3 Overview The VP-725N is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections. The unit has five independent

4 VP-725N - Overview • Multiple color space – RGB or YUV output • Embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs The embedded audio feature is not