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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: 719xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler 720xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler 724xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Installing on a Rack Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs Connecting a PC Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Switching an Input The PIP Button Feature 7.2.1 Selecting the PIP Source 7.2.2... - Page 3 Figure 36: Output Setting Utility Screen Figure 37: OSD Output Status Figure 38: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Figure 39: Factory Reset Utility Screen Figure 40: Advanced Utility Screen Figure 41: Lock Option Screen Figure 42: Mode Define Screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 4 Contents Figure 43: Non-standard Resolution in the Information Screen Figure 44: Information Screen Tables Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 6: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Table 7: Gamma and Color Screen Functions...
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Page 5: Introduction
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 6 Active Input Contrast Normal Video Setting PIP Source Presentation Audio Setting Resolution Cinema PIP Setting Software Version Nature Seamless Switch User 1 OSD Setting User 2 Output Setting ( resolution, refresh rate Factory Reset Advanced Features KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Overview The VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl is a Presentation Switcher / Scaler designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. It is a true multi-standard video to RGBHV (pixel) scaler and a seamless presentation switcher. It converts video, s-Video, component video, VGA- through-UXGA and DVI signals to a range of user-selectable VESA and HDTV pixel rates, as well as some other special resolutions. - Page 8 5 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters 6 Accommodates the frame-rate of a converted movie (24 frames per second) to video frequencies (25 frames per second (PAL); 30 frames per second (NTSC) 7 See section 8.4.1 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 9: Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler... -
Page 10: Figure 1: Vp-719Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 1 Items 10 and 11, which appear in Table 1 are not included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Figure 3: Vp-720Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 3: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 4: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 1 Item 10, which appears in Table 1 is not included in this machine 2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine... -
Page 12: Figure 5: Vp-724Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 5: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 6: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 13: Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF IR Receiver / LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands Press to select the composite video/audio source 1 Press to select the composite video/audio source 2 Press to select the s-Video (Y/C)/audio source 1 Press to select the s-Video (Y/C)/audio source 2... -
Page 14: Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Only the VP-724xl has 2 VGA connectors. The VP-719xl and VP-720xl have 1 VGA connector 2 50Hz or 60Hz interlaced video 3 Including HD (480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 15: Installing On A Rack
The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack adapter grounding. Pay particular attention to supply kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see... -
Page 16: Connecting Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
8 As required. Not all devices need to be connected 9 In the HDTV mode, the signal goes out via three PINS: PIN 1 is Red or Pr, PIN 2 is Green or Y, PIN 3 is Blue or Pb KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 17: The Rgbs And Rgsb Pinouts
Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 4. Connect the LINE AUDIO OUT terminal block connector to one of the audio acceptors, for example, speakers (not illustrated in Figure 7) 5. Connect the SPKR OUT terminal block to a pair of loud speakers. 6. -
Page 18: Figure 7: Connecting The Vp-724Xl Rear Panel
Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Plasma Display Display RS-232 Composite Video Player Figure 7: Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 19: Connecting A Pc
Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.2 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-724xl via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-724xl unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-724xl unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat... -
Page 20: Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons
1 The VP-719xl and VP-720xl have seven INPUT SELECTOR buttons 2 Not available on the VP-719xl 3 For glitchless transitions between inputs 4 To set the image transition speed (fast, safe or moderate), see section 8.5.5 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 21: The Pip Button Feature
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 7.2 The PIP Button Feature The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used to present video and graphic sources simultaneously. You can display: An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source display An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source display 7.2.1... -
Page 22: Activating The Pip Feature
(see Figure 14). For example, to move to the lower right corner of the image, press the button 4 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 8.5.6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Toggling Between The Pip And The Screen Source (Swap)
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 7.2.4 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (SWAP) To toggle back and forth between the PIP Source and the main display, do the following: Press the SWAP key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 14). -
Page 24: Moving The Position Of The Pip
When there is no orange frame, use the +, -, Up and DOWN buttons Auto(NTSC Sy stem) Auto(NTSC Sy stem) Figure 13: Moving the Position of the PIP 1 On the machine, or the navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 14) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel to safeguard the settings on the VP-724xl. You can lock the front panel To lock the front panel: Press the PANEL LOCK button or the MENU key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 14) for a few seconds, until the “Key Lock On”... -
Page 26: Figure 14: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Figure 14: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function Selects the output resolution FREEZE Pauses the output video POWER Cycles power INPUT SELECTOR 8 separate keys for selecting each of the following sources: AV1, AV2, COMP. (Component) YC1, YC2, VGA1, VGA2 and DVI INFO. -
Page 28: Configuring The Vp-724Xl Via The Osd Menu Screens
2 By pressing the +, -, UP and DOWN buttons continuously, you can speed up their response. For example, to roughly set the brightness to a higher level, open “Brightness and Contrast”>Brightness, and press and hold the + button. For step-by-step response, press and release these buttons as many times as needed KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 29: Controlling The Brightness And Contrast
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 17 and Table 6 define the Brightness and Contrast screen. Figure 17: Brightness and Contrast Screen Table 6: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Setting Function Range Default Brightness... -
Page 30: Controlling The Gamma And Color
Gamma -10 to 10 Color Temperature 0 to 127 Green 0 to 127 Blue 0 to 127 Color manager 0 to 32 Green 0 to 32 Blue 0 to 32 Yellow 0 to 32 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 31: Selecting The Source
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8.3 Selecting the Source Figure 19 illustrates the Source screen, displaying the active source (main screen). Scroll up and down to change the source (same as selecting an INPUT with the remote transmitter or via the INPUT SELECTOR buttons). Figure 19: Source Selection Screen 8.4 Controlling the Scale Geometry Figure 20 illustrates the main Geometry Screen, from which you can scale... -
Page 32: Setting The Scale Features
Figure 21 (for a graphic source), Figure 22 (for a video source) and Table 8 define the Scale feature on the main Geometry screen. Figure 21: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Graphic Source Figure 22: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Video Source KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Zoom Ratio And Position
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 8: Geometry Scale Functions Button Function Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio according to your specific requirements—the native resolution—that is, depending on the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector: When using a VGA, DVI and/or component video source, you can choose an aspect ratio from the following: Full Screen, Native, non-linear, 4:3 Output , 16:9 Output... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Zoom Ratio
(see Figure 14). The pop-up OSD Enlarge status box continuously displays the zoom ratio and position, as Figure 24 illustrates Using the OSD Menu buttons, as Figure 25 illustrates Figure 25: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen 1 The and the buttons KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Adjusting The Zoom Position
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8.4.2.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position You can adjust the zoom position via one or more of the following methods: Using the preset position control keys (see Figure 26) on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 14), which instantly move the position of the zoom to up to nine preset fixed locations... -
Page 36: Configuring Via The Utility Screens
(described in Table 10). Figure 30: Graphic Setting Utility Screen 1 When a VGA source is selected, “Graphic Setting” will be shown. “HDTV Setting” (illustrated in Figure 38) will appear when an HDTV source is selected KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 37: Choosing The Video Utility Settings
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 10: Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default Color Format Selecting the color format lets you select RGB or YUV colorspace. When the Default setting is chosen, the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution H-Position Set the horizontal position of the display 0 to 255... -
Page 38: Choosing The Audio Utility Settings
1 When the volume is set to its default value (28), the output volume is equal to the input volume 2 Volume Bass and Treble 3 For example, an increase of two steps in the volume will increase the volume by two steps for each input KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: Choosing The Seamless Switch Utility Settings
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 13: PIP Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function Range Default PIP On/Off Activate or deactivate the PIP feature PIP Source Select the PIP source, as described in section 7.2.1 PIP Size Select between: 1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, Split or User Define PIP Frame Allows the PIP to appear with or without an orange frame... -
Page 40: Choosing The Osd Utility Settings
2 You cannot double the OSD size when the output resolution is 640x480 3 We recommend that you set the source prompt ON, when adjusting the system. During a presentation, set the source prompt OFF to avoid the appearance of OSD screen labels KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 41: Choosing The Output Utility Settings
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8.5.7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings Figure 36 and Table 16 define the Output Utility settings. From the Output Setting Utility screen, you can set the Resolution, Refresh Rate, and a user definable output mode (see Figure 38 and Table 17). -
Page 42: The User Mode Setting
Discard: Cancel the action Set Current: Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting 1 These values will be used when “ User Define” is selected as the output resolution KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 43: Choosing Factory Reset
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8.5.8 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen (see Figure 39), you can reset your VP-724xl to its preset default setting: Figure 39: Factory Reset Utility Screen 8.5.9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings Figure 40 and Table 18 define the Advanced Utility screen. -
Page 44: Table 18: Advanced Utility Screen Features
When the Measure Mode is set to User Define, you can set the selected input to a non-standard resolution (see section 8.5.9.1) Figure 41: Lock Option Screen Figure 42 and Table 19 define the Mode Define features. Figure 42: Mode Define Screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 45: Setting An Input To A Non-Standard Resolution (Example)
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 19: Mode Define Features Mode Define Definitions H Total Horizontal total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Start Vertical active start point V Active Vertical active region Ch. -
Page 46: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Information Screen
8.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen (see Figure 44), you can verify the main source, PIP source, whether mute is activated, output mode, as well as the firmware version number: Figure 44: Information Screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 47: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 20 includes the technical specifications: Table 20: Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers / Scalers INPUTS: 2 x CV 1 Vpp/75 on RCA connectors; 2 x Y/C (s-Video) 1 Vpp (Y), 0.3Vpp (C) / 75 on 4 pin connectors;... - Page 48 93.750l 1600x1200 106.250l 1080I 1920x540 60,50 33.6701 720P 1280x720 60 ,50 45.363l 480P 720x483 31.469l 576P 720x576 31.256l 576I 720x275 15.600l 480I 720x235 15.750l 1024x576 1024x576 44.000l 1024x576 58.890l 1280x768 50,60 1366x768 1366x768 40.8 1366x768 48.85 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 49: Table 22: Technical Specifications Of The Dvi Input Signal
Technical Specifications Table 22: Technical Specifications of the DVI Input Signal DVI Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 640x480 640x480 31.469l 640x480 35.0 640x480 37.861l 640x480 37.500l 640x480 43.269l 720x400 720x400 31.469l 720x400 37.92 800x600 800x600 35.156l 800x600 37.879l 800x600 48.077... -
Page 50: Table 24: Technical Specifications Of The Hdtv Input Signal
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Remarks 1080i 1920x540 33.6701 YPbPr 1920x540 28.1251 YPbPr 720p 1280x720 45.363l YPbPr 1280x720 37.500l YPbPr 480p 720x483 31.469l YPbPr 576p 720x576 31.256l YPbPr 1024x576p 1024x576 31.256l YPbPr 576i 720x275 15.600l YCbCr 480i 720x235 15.750l YCbCr KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 51: Vp-724Xl Communication Protocol
VP-724xl Communication Protocol 10 VP-724xl Communication Protocol This protocol includes two types of commands: 3 bytes and 4 bytes. In the 3 bytes command type, the scaler operates in a fast mode because it does not save the information immediately. The sent command is executed immediately, but the status of the scaler is saved in the non-volatile memory only after 30 sec of no activity. - Page 52 Aspect Ratio 1: Set Gamma and Color: -10~10 2: Get User1 Gamma 1: Set Gamma and Color: 0~127 2: Get User1 Color Temp Red 1: Set Gamma and Color: 2: Get 0~127 User1 Color Temp Green KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 53 VP-724xl Communication Protocol Control Function Param Function Comment (for Set) Type Description 1: Set Gamma and Color: 0~127 2: Get User1 Color Temp Blue 1: Set Gamma and Color: 0~32 2: Get User1 Color Manager Red 1: Set Gamma and Color: 0~32 2: Get User1 Color Manager Green...
- Page 54 9: TV 0: Normal 1: Wide Screen 3: Set Geometry: 2: Pan&Scan 4: Get Video Aspect Ratio 3: 4:3 4: 16:9 5: UserDefine 0: Off 3: Set Geometry: 1: Side 4: Get Video Nonlinear 2: Middle KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 55 VP-724xl Communication Protocol Control Function Param Function Comment (for Set) Type Description 0: Full Screen 1: Native 3:Set Geometry: 2: NonLinear 4:Get VGA Aspect Ratio 3: 4:3 4: 16:9 5: UserDefine 0: Off 1: 150% 2: 200% 3: 225% 4: 250% 5: 275% 3: Set Zoom:...
- Page 56 2: Blank 3: Ignore 3: Set Key Lock Save 4: Get 3: Set Input Lock 4: Get 0: Auto 3: Set SOG Setting 1: RGsB 4: Get 2: HDTV Load Gamma/Color - Normal Load Gamma/Color - Presentation KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 57 VP-724xl Communication Protocol Control Function Param Function Comment (for Set) Type Description Load Gamma/Color - Cinema Load Gamma/Color - Nature Load Gamma/Color - User1 Load Gamma/Color - User2 6: Set 0: Power Down Power 7: Get 1: Power On 6: Set 0: Off Freeze 7: Get...
- Page 58 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
- Page 59 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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