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USER MANUAL

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VP-725XLA
Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes Understanding the PIP Feature Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Freezing the Image Displaying a Blank Screen Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD MENU Screens 8.1.1 The Input Screen 8.1.2 The Picture Screen 8.1.3 The Output Screen 8.1.4...
  • Page 3 Figure 27: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Figure 28: TextOverlay Application Screen Tables Table 1: Front Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Table 4: The Operation Modes...
  • Page 4 Table 19: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 20: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Table 21: Technical Specifications of the VP-725XLA Table 22: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview 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 be operated as an individual switcher contained in one box.
  • Page 8 Overview In addition, the VP-725XLA: • Features Projector Anywhere™ technology – horizontal and vertical geometry controls that compensate for off-axis projector placement • Supports a wide choice of computer graphics output resolutions up to WUXGA/1080p, plus user-definable custom output resolutions...
  • Page 9 (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances, making sure not to block the ventilation holes, and positioning your VP-725XLA away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust...

  • Page 10: About Hdmi

    High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee. In particular, HDMI •...

  • Page 11: Figure 1: Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

    Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1: VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel...

  • Page 12: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 1: Front Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Function Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4) Selects one of the CV sources (from 1 to 4) UXGA...
  • Page 13 Figure 2 Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-725XLA: 1 Only one of the group buttons can be ON, or all buttons can be OFF (pressing a button will select that button, and turn OFF the previously selected button. If the selected button is pressed, it will turn it OFF)

  • Page 14: Figure 2: Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel

    Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 2: VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 15: Table 2: Rear Panel Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Function AUDIO OUTPUT Connects to the balanced audio acceptor (for composite) Terminal Connects to the balanced audio acceptor (for s-Video) Block UXGA Connects the balanced audio acceptor (for UXGA)

  • Page 16: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler

     Up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the HDMI connectors 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-725XLA. After connecting your VP-725XLA, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
  • Page 18 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 2. Connect one or more of the following balanced stereo audio sources  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 terminal block connectors (from 1 to 4) ...

  • Page 19: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 20: The Rgbs And Rgsb Pinouts

    Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs Table 3 defines the input progressive and interlaced RGBS and RGsB pinouts: Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Input Color Space PINOUT RGsB Red to PIN 1...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Vp-725Xla Via The Ethernet Port

    Ethernet configuration. 6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725XLA to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)

    6. Click OK. 6.4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725XLA to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output

    Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.5 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 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 Figure 9: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input...

  • Page 24: Operating The Vp-725Xla Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 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...

  • Page 25: Table 4: The Operation Modes

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 4: The Operation Modes Five Independent One Scaler Switchers VIDEO AUDIO SCALER MASTER Definition GROUP GROUP AUDIO Video only: switch the video signal of the input to the output in each of the five Video Groups...

  • Page 26: Switching An Input To An Output

    The Audio follows the video. 7.2.2 Switching the VP-725XLA as a Scaler To operate the VP-725XLA as a scaler, press the SCALER button and then switch one of the 21 inputs to the scaled video outputs. If you also press the MASTER AUDIO button, the audio follows the scaled video output.

  • Page 27: Understanding The Audio Features

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 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 section describes: •...

  • Page 28: Using The Microphone Control Modes

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 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

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 7.4 Understanding the PIP Feature 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 PIP over a graphic source •...

  • Page 30: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 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 the desired PIP input •...

  • Page 31: Configuring And Controlling The Vp-725Xla

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 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 control the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet (see section 8.4)

  • Page 32: The Input Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 8.1.1 The Input Screen Figure 13 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 VGA Group...

  • Page 33: The Picture Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 8.1.2 The Picture Screen Figure 14 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 Contrast Adjust the contrast...

  • Page 34: The Output Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 8.1.3 The Output Screen Figure 15 Table 8 define the Output screen. Figure 15: Output Screen Table 8: Output Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Resolution Set the Native HDMI , 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz, If Native HDMI is...

  • Page 35: The Pip Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Setting Function Selection/Range Default V-Zoom Vertical zoom -8 to 8 Zoom Set the Zoom 100%, 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 275%, 300%, 100% 325%, 350%, 375%, 400%, Custom Custom Set the Zoom From 0 to 32 (this range is equivalent to 100% to...

  • Page 36: The Audio Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Setting Function Selection/Range Default V-Position Set the vertical position of the PIP 0 to 128 on the display H-Size Set custom size 1 to 255 V-Size Set custom size 1 to 255 Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off...

  • Page 37: Figure 18: Audio Level Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Setting Function Selection/Range Default Audio Level Adjust the audio input and output VGA Grp In VGA Grp Out gains for each group (see Figure HDMI Grp In HDMI Grp Out Comp Grp In Comp Grp Out...

  • Page 38: The Geometry Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 8.1.6 The Geometry Screen Figure 19 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 Screen Functions Setting...

  • Page 39: The Setup Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 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, pincushion/barrel, Rotation and Reset all 8.1.7...

  • Page 40: The Slideshow Feature

    Normal Behavior 8.1.8 The Slideshow Feature The VP-725XLA lets you run a slideshow via the USB input and set the slideshow speed via the slideshow feature. To prepare a slideshow: 1. Load the slideshow JPEG images to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 41: The Advanced Setup Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 8.1.8.1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 21 Figure 24, and Table 15 Table 18 define the Advanced Setup screens. Figure 21: Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate...

  • Page 42: Table 16: Misc Functions

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Table 16: Misc Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Logo Choose ON for the start up logo On, Off or Custom Kramer Logo to appear on the screen (On) OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a...

  • Page 43: Figure 23: Input Setup Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Figure 23: Input Setup Screen Table 17: Input Functions Setting Function Range Default Horizontal Total 1344 Horizontal sync pulse width Horizontal active start point Horizontal active region 1024 Horizontal polarity Vertical Total Vertical sync pulse width...

  • Page 44: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Info Screen

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Table 18: Output Functions Setting Function Range Default Horizontal total 1344 Horizontal sync pulse width Horizontal active start point Horizontal active region 1024 Horizontal polarity Vertical total Vertical sync pulse width Vertical active start point...

  • Page 45: Operating Via The Lcd Display

    Keystone to 6 via the LCD Display, using the front panel buttons, do the following: 1. Turn the VP-725XLA unit ON, and press the OSD ON button (if selected) to deselect it. 2. Press the appropriate front panel OSD buttons (as defined in Figure 26).

  • Page 46: Operating Via The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

    Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA Table 19: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Function Freeze Pauses the output video Power Cycles power Toggles between a blank screen (blue or black Blank screen) and the display Mute Mutes the audio output Routes the combined signals from the Mic and the...

  • Page 47: Operating Via Ethernet/Serial Port

    Text Overlay Application Screen: Figure 28: TextOverlay Application Screen 1 Or connect the serial port of your VP-725XLA to the serial port of your PC (see section 6.3) 2 You can download the latest software from our Web site:...

  • Page 48: Table 20: Features And Functions Of The Textoverlay Application

    Click to save the current setting 1 Or search the IP address 2 You have to select the connection type before connecting the software to the machine 3 For example, set to 2 to repeat the text twice KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    10 Technical Specifications Table 21 includes the technical specifications: Table 21: Technical Specifications of the VP-725XLA INPUTS: 4 x CV 1Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors; 4 x YC 1Vpp (Y) 0.3Vpp (C)/75Ω on 4-pin connectors; 4 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R or RGsB ) on BNC connectors;...

  • Page 50: Table 22: Technical Specifications Of The Rgbhv / Rgbs (Pc) / Rgsb (Pc) Input Signal

    YPbPr 1080i YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080P 24fps YPbPr 720p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 480i YPbPr 480p YPbPr 576i YPbPr 576p YPbPr 1 For the most up-to-date resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 51: Table 25: Technical Specifications Of The Component Input Signal

    Technical Specifications Table 25: Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark 1080i YPbPr 1080i YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 480i YPbPr 480p YPbPr 576i YPbPr 576p YPbPr Table 26: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output Signal Vertical Vertical Resolution...

  • Page 52: Table 27: Technical Specifications Of The Hdmi/Dvi/Rgb Output Signal

    VESA 1600x1200 VESA 1024x768 1920x1080 VESA 1024x768 VESA 1920x1200 VESA 1024x768 VESA 1680x1050 VESA 1280x720 VESA 1080i 1280x768 1080i 1280x768 VESA 720p 1280x800 VESA 720p HDMI 1280x1024 480p 1280x1024 VESA 576p 1280x1024 VESA 1080p 1366x768 1080p KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 53: Vp-725Xla Communication Protocol

    VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 11 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Communication Confirmation: Send: 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 Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR> Example 1 (select VGA1 as video input channel): "Y01570CR" "Z01570CR>" Example 2 (get selected current input channel): "Y...

  • Page 54: Table 28: Communication Protocol Of The Vp-725Xla

    VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Table 28 includes the Communication Protocol: Table 28: Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Auto 1: RGB Input Color Format 2: YUV 0: Auto 1: NTSC 2: PAL 3: PAL-M Input Video Standard 4: PAL-N 5: NTSC 4.43...
  • Page 55 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0 : Native HDMI 1 : 640x480@60Hz 2 : 640x480@75Hz 3 : 800x600@50Hz 4 : 800x600@60Hz 5 : 800x600@75Hz 6 : 1024x768@50Hz 7 : 1024x768@60Hz 8 : 1024x768@75Hz 9 : 1280x768@50Hz 10: 1280x768@60Hz 11.
  • Page 56 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: 100% 1: 150% 2: 200% 3: 225% 4: 250% 5: 275% Zoom 6: 300% 7: 325% 8: 350% 9: 375% 10: 400% 11: Custom 0 ~ 32 Custom Zoom -16 ~ 16...
  • Page 57 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Dynamic Audio Delay 1: User Define 0~340 (step 2) Audio User Delay 0: No audio 1: VGA1 2: VGA2 3: VGA3 4: VGA4 5: HDMI1 6: HDMI2 7: HDMI3 8: HDMI4...
  • Page 58 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Profile 1 1: Profile 2 2: Profile 3 3: Profile 4 Recall Setting 4: Profile 5 5: Profile 6 6: Profile 7 7: Profile 8 0: Off Frame Lock 1: On...
  • Page 59 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description Volume- (left - button) Volume+ (right + button) Enter Picture Swap 0: Off Mute 1: On 0: Off Lock 1: On 0: 640x480 60 1: 640x480 67, Mac13 2: 640x480 72 3: 640x480 75...
  • Page 60 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 48: 1080p 49: 1280x800 60 50: 1440x900 51: 1440x900 60(R) 52: 1280x768 53: 1680x1050 60 (R) 54: 1366x768 55: 1366x768 60 (R) 94: Custom1 95: Custom2 96: Custom3 97: Custom4 98: No Input detected...
  • Page 61 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 36: 1080p 37: 1080p 38: 720p 39: 720p 40: 480i 41: 480p 42: 576i 43: 576p 44: 1280x800 60 (R) 45: 1920x1200 60 46: 1920x1080 60 47: 1280x720 60 48: 1080p 49: 1280x800 60...
  • Page 62 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Negative polarity Advance Output Mode: HP 1: Positive polarity 384~2047 Advance Output Mode: VT 2~(HS-13) Advance Output Mode: VW 15~(VT-VA-1) Advance Output Mode: VS 480~1200 Advance Output Mode: VA <= (VT-16)
  • Page 63 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 3: HDMI4 Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group / AV Group Select COMP group channel 0: COMP1 1: COMP2 Note : 2: COMP3 Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio...
  • Page 64 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 2: 1/9 (for Get Command) Note: For set function command, parameter will 3: 1/4 (for Get Command) be ignore Hot key Master Audio, same as remote control / Keypad - Master Audio of SELECT...

  • Page 65: Error Codes

    VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 11.1 Error Codes Table 29: The Error Codes Error code Description ERR 1 Unknown command ERR 2 Unknown function ERR 3 Unavailable function ERR 4 Unknown control type ERR 5 Unavailable get function ERR 6 Unavailable set function...
  • Page 66 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 67 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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