Switching the Inputs Preview/Program Operation Mode The PIP Operation Mode Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens The Input Screen The Picture Screen The Output Screen The PIP Screen...
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11.1 Command list Figures Figure 1: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-732 Rear Panel Figure 4: UNIV 15-pin HD Connector Pinout Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window...
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Figure 51: The About Page VP-732 – Contents...
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 years, we have redesigned and upgraded...
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VP-732 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
Overview The Kramer VP-732 is a 10-input Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. The VP-732 scales four user definable (universal) analog video inputs (each can be set as computer graphics, composite video, s-Video (Y/C) or component video), four HDMI signals and two DisplayPort signals up or down to selectable graphics or HDTV output resolutions and provides glitch-free switching between sources through fast FTB™...
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An OSD (On-Screen Display) – for making adjustments – that can be located anywhere on the screen In addition, the VP-732: Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off and then on again...
Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages The VP-732 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply. Using Twisted Pair Cable Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products;...
Figure 1: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands PROGRAM UNIV. 1 Press to select the composite video / s-Video / component video source (configured via the OSD menu, see Section 7.1)
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Feature Function ENTER Button Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen. Button Decreases the volume level, when not in the OSD menu Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen, or moves to the previous slide when running a slideshow (see...
Figure 2: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function HDMI 1 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI 1 source (from 1 to 4) UNIV 1 IN 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the video source that can be computer graphics, composite video, s-Video (Y/C)
Connecting the VP-732 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-732. After connecting your VP-732, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VP-732 as illustrated in the example in...
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We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine If required, connect: A PC via RS-232, see Section 5.2 The ETHERNET port, see Section 5.3 The USB connector, audio sources and acceptors, and power cord are not shown in Figure VP-732 - Connecting the VP-732...
H_Sync V_Sync EDID_SCL Connecting to the VP-732 via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-732 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the VP-732 via RS-232: ...
5.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-732 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-732 with the factory configured default IP address.
Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 Figure VP-732 - Connecting the VP-732...
Click Close. 5.3.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-732 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 5.3.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC.
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons The VP-732 includes the following front panel buttons: Ten PROGRAM INPUT selector buttons Ten PIP/PREVIEW INPUT selector buttons A PREVIEW MODE button to toggle between the PIP and PREVIEW modes PROGRAM and PREVIEW separate BLANK and FREEZE buttons ...
Section 6.3). The PREVIEW input is routed to the PREVIEW output(s) The VP-732 has several outputs: two PROGRAM outputs (HDMI 2 and DP) one PREVIEW output (PC) and HDMI 1 which can be assigned to be either PROGRAM or PREVIEW (see Section 7.3).
To exit the OSD menu, press the MENU button. Figure 11: PIP Source over Background To replace a PIP source, press the required PIP Source on the remote control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly. VP-732 - Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons...
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons or the remote control transmitter, lock your VP-732. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. When the front panel is locked, control is still available via RS-232 and/or the Ethernet.
This IR remote control transmitter is compatible with various Kramer machines, therefore not all its buttons are applicable to the VP-732. The table below defines only the buttons that are relevant to the VP-732; the functionality of the other buttons is marked N/A.
Screens The VP-732 uses an on-screen display (OSD) menu for system configuration. The menu appears as an overlay over any images that are output from the VP-732. There are seven sub-menus that are used to configure the VP-732. You can activate and navigate these menus from the front panel buttons, or from the IR remote control.
We recommend that you update the Hpos, Vpos, Frequency and Phase values (in the Fine-tune OSD menu) only after Auto Image is complete. Enabled for VGA VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Mosquito NR – Set the Mosquito noise reduction level: Off, Low, Medium, High Enabled for analog inputs only Set the block noise reduction level: Off, On Enabled for analog inputs only VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Set zoom to 100% 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 100% 275%, 300%, 325%, 350%, 375%, 400% or click custom to set the custom zoom and enable Zoom H-Pan and Zoom V-Pan VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The VP-732 offers six different aspect ratio settings: Best Fit, Letterbox, Follow Output, Virtual Wide, Follow Input, and Custom. Here is how each of these settings works.
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1080p (16:9) output image, surrounded by black bars – Use this menu to define a custom aspect CUSTOM ratio by adjusting the output image horizontal size (width) and vertical size (height) VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
H-Size – Set custom size: 1 – 255 (up to 960 pixels) Custom V-Size – Set custom size: 1 – 255 (up to 540 pixels) The default size is set close to 1/9 in XGA VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Input Source menu. When Off selecting a different video signal will not change the audio setting and it can be selected via the Input Source menu separately VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame synchronized If VP-732 can lock the input then the output will follow If VP-732 cannot lock the input, then the output will not change. The info menu will display one of the following:...
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Default When changing the output resolution (not including Native HDMI and Custom 1 to 4), if the new output resolution can be locked, VP-732 locks it. If not, it will be unlocked When changing the output resolution to Native, HDMI...
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Set the following Ethernet settings: DHCP (DHCP will Setting automatically assign an IP address) On or Off, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Select Yes to reset your VP-732 to its preset default settings Factory Reset Advanced Opens the advanced setup menu screen, which includes the:...
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& Mute Set to Freeze & Mute to Freeze the output image and mute the audio Set to Freeze to freeze the output Set to Mute to mute the audio VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP). Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-732 lets you display text over the screen, with features including text color and speed, transparency, text position and repetition.
When selected, set the COM port and Baud Rate (9600) to connect via the RS-232 connector IP Address When selected Set the IP address of thedevice and the port Current Status Displays the current status Scrolling Mode Area VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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The following table defines the output settings: Setting Function Default Custom Output Custom 1 to Custom 4 Horizontal total 1344 Horizontal sync pulse width Horizontal active start point Horizontal active region 1024 VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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This allows automatic handling of LED screens that support very low non-standard resolutions Figure 21 illustrates horizontal and vertical sync pulse width, timing and active video area for a typical frame of video. VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
22), you can verify the Program Source, Preview Source, PIP Source, Program Output, Preview Output, HDMI Output, Sync Mode, MCU Version, OSD Version, FPGA Version, Slave Version CPLD IO Version, CPLD KPD Version, Dynamic IP/Static IP. VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Figure 22: Information Screen When the output resolution is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200, “No Embedded Audio” will appear in brackets next to the resolution. VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the VP-732 via the RS-232 port as follows: VP download Tool (ETH) – to download Master, OSD and FPGA FW. EPConsole (RS232) – to download Slave FW. EDID_Programmer (RS232) – to download EDID VGA Analog, EDID HDMI and EDID DisplayPort.
Using the Embedded Web Pages The Web pages let you control the VP-732 via the Ethernet. The Web pages include all the OSD items and more, and are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Note that the Web page features are described in more detail in the OSD...
The Advanced Settings page (see Section 9.9) The Custom Resolutions page (see Section 9.10) The Security page (see Section 9.11) The About page (see Section 9.12) The Routing & Scaling Page VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The column on the left shows the Routing & Scaling page selected and below a list of all the other available Web pages. Figure 23: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web page list on the left VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The Preview Router and Scaling page is enabled when in the Preview mode. Figure 25: The Routing & Scaling Page – Program Window The Preview Routing & scaling page is enabled when in the Preview Mode (Preview Mode button lights). VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The Routing & Scaling main area shows a depiction of the display which can show a single window (shown in Figure 24) or some variation of a MAIN window and a PIP window (one image over another), as illustrated in Figure VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 28: The Routing & Scaling Page – Moving the PIP Window ( The output resolution can be selected from the Resolution drop-down box: VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
For example, in Figure 30 HDMI 3 input is selected and appears green on the list. The Preview tab lets you set the preview input to follow the program input, see Section . VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
1, these inputs swap places when clicking the Swap Inputs button, so the MAIN window will now show HDMI 1 and the PIP window will show HDMI 3. Figure 31: The Routing & Scaling Page – The Swap Inputs VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
You can store or recall a setup via the store and recall buttons: Store button Recall button To save a preset:. Click the preset button. the Click a preset button (1 to 8), Click the Recall button to recall a preset. Only buttons VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 36: The Routing & Scaling Page – Editing an Input The Device Settings Page The Device Settings window (in Figure 37) lets you set the device name, change the Ethernet parameters, perform factory reset and view the information data. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
When changing the IP number, you need to reload the Web page with the new IP number 9.3.2 The Information Window To access the information window, click the icon on the lower right side of the page. Click it once more to close the INFO window. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The Input Settings Page The Input Settings page lets you setup the Program and PIP/Preview inputs and can also be accessed via the edit icon in the Scaling & Routing page, see Section 9.2.5. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Adjust the image parameters Horizontal and Vertical Position, Frequency and Phase, for VGA images, see Section 7.1 Brightness Section 7.2 Contrast Color Sharpness Noise Reduction Standard Color Select the color format to Auto/RGB/YUV (for HDMI and DP VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Set the Program and Preview aspect ratios (see Section 7.3.1) Zoom Set the Program and Preview zoom from 100% to 400% or click custom to set the custom zoom and enable Zoom Horizontal Pan and Zoom Vertical Pan VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Select the Program and Preview delay to dynamic, User Define or Off. Set the delay time (in ms) Audio Follow Video Set to Off or On Program Volume Set the program input volume Program Volume Set the program output volume VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Section 7.6 Frame Latency Set to Best Quality or Fast, see Section 7.6 Hot Plugs Set Hot Plug On or Off for HDMI1 to HDMI 4, DisplayPort 1 and DisplayPort 2, see Section 7.6 VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 44: The EDID Page Figure 45 shows how to select a resolution from the list and select an input: Figure 45: The EDID Page – Selecting a Resolution to copy to an Input VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 45 shows how to select one of the outputs from the list and select an input. To copy, click the Copy button: Figure 47: The EDID Page – Copying from an output VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Section 7.6.3 Blank mode Select Blank & Mute, Blank or Mute to determine the behavior of the BLANK front panel button Freeze mode Select Freeze & Mute, Freeze or Mute to determine the VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The Custom Resolutions page lets you set the resolution from different sources. Or save a custom input or output (see Sections 7.6.4 and 7.6.5). Figure 49: The Custom Resolutions Page The selected parameters… VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Activate the security ??… and change the password. Figure 50: The Security Page 9.12 The About Page The VP-732 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 51: The About Page VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
1280x720 VESA 640x480 Mac13 1280x800 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x800 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x960 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x960 VESA 720x400 1280x768 VESA 720x400 VESA 1280x768 VESA 800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VESA 800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VESA 800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
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(Hz) (Hz) 640x480 VESA 1280x800 VESA 640x480 Mac13 1280x800 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x960 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x960 VESA 640x480 VESA 1280x768 VESA 720x400 1280x768 VESA 720x400 VESA 1280x1024 VESA 800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VESA 800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
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Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) Resolution Vertical Frequency Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency Notes (Hz) (Hz) 1080i YPbPr 720p YPbPr 1080i YPbPr 480i YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 480p YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 576i YPbPr 1080P YPbPr 576p YPbPr 720p YPbPr VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
Example: get current Input 1 Source Type Send: Y113CR Reply: Z1103CRLF > Definition: : ASCII Code 0x20 CR: Ascii Code 0x0D CRLF : Ascii Code 0x0D+0x0A Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp check for the latest VP-732 communication protocol. VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
1: On If PIP is On, Preview will turn off PIP 0: Off Power 1: On Program Mute key function Save key --- Open / Close Setup page Recall key --- Open / Close Setup page VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Picture Color 0~360 CVBS/YC Picture Hue 0~240 HDMI/VGA/Component 0~100 Picture Sharpness 0: Off Picture Temporal NR 1: Low HDMI input is disabled. 2: Medium Analog input, if pixel output > 74.25MHz will be disabled 3: High VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Aspect Ratio Custom H-Zoom can’t be 0 Aspect Ratio Custom H-Zoom -8 ~ 8 Zoom != 100% is disabled Aspect Ratio should be Custom Aspect Ratio Custom V-Zoom -8 ~ 8 Zoom != 100% is disabled VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Preview (VGA) output resolution is NOT set to Single Picture. HDMI1 output is set to Follow Preview Audio Preview Input Volume is available when the: 0: Off 1: On Preview (VGA) output resolution is NOT set to Single Picture. VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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8: USB 0: Off Setup - Frame Lock 1: On 0: Manual Setup - Auto Image 1: Auto 0: Seamless Setup - Switching Mode 1: Fast 0: Best Quality Setup - Frame Latency 1: Fast VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Subnet /Gateway 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - IP Address(DHCP = Off) 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - Subnet Mask(DHCP = Off) 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - Gateway(DHCP = Off) Function Parameter1 Description Control Type VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Preview Output Positioning – H Start 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – H End A ~ B Preview Output Positioning – H Position 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – H Size A ~ B VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Preview Output Positioning – V Start 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – V End A ~ B Preview Output Positioning – V Position 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – V Size A ~ B VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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