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Kramer VP-730 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.2.4 Quick Selection of the PIP Source via the Front Panel Buttons Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens The Input Screen The Picture Screen The Output Screen...
  • Page 3 Figure 31: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) Figure 32: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) Tables Table 1: Front Panel VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 2: Rear Panel VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 3: PIP Source Appearance Availability...
  • Page 4 Table 18: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Table 19: RS-232 PINOUT Connection Table 20: Technical Specifications of the VP-730 Presentation Switchers / Scaler Table 21: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal...

  • 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 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    The Kramer VP-730 is a 9-input Proscale™ Presentation Switcher / Scaler. Each audio input can accept balanced stereo audio or digital S/PDIF audio. The VP-730 has a balanced stereo audio output and a digital S/PDIF audio output. The VP-730 scales any composite, s-Video (Y/C), component video (YPbPr),...
  • Page 8 • Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size) • Can provide non-linear scaling for 4:3, 16:9 transformation Control your VP-730 directly via the front panel push buttons, or: • By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller •...

  • Page 9: About Hdmi

    Overview The VP-730 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. 3.1 About HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry.

  • Page 10: Recommendations For Best Performance

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-730 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1 Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-730;...

  • Page 11: Figure 1: Vp-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

    Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1: VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel...

  • Page 12: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 1: Front Panel VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Function IR Receiver / LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands UNIVERSAL INPUT Press to select the composite video / s-Video / component video...

  • Page 13: Table 2: Rear Panel Vp-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 2: Rear Panel VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Function Y/CV Connect to the video acceptor which can be either UNIV. IN BNC Connectors composite video (Y/CV), s-Video (Y/CV, /C ) or component video (Y/CV, P...

  • Page 14: Installing In A Rack

    5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way power and is connected only to an electricity socket with • If you are using a Kramer rack grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where adapter kit (for a machine that is not electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord 19"), see the Rack Adapters user...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Vp-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    1 Although this example shows only several inputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs simultaneously 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-730. After connecting your VP-730, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...

  • Page 16: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-730 Rear Panel

    Connecting Your VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 3: Connecting the VP-730 Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting Your VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-730 via the RS-232 port for remote control. To connect a PC to a VP-730 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): •...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output

    Connecting Your VP-730 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire a balanced input/output connection: Figure 5: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input:...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Digital S/Pdif Audio Input

    PIN L+ to S/PDIF, and PIN L– to GND: Figure 8: Connecting the Digital S/PDIF Audio Input Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons The VP-730 includes the following front panel buttons: • Nine INPUT selector buttons, see section • A PIP button, see section •...

  • Page 20: Activating The Pip Feature

    PIP Source from the drop-down list box, and press ENTER (see Figure 16). 5. To exit the OSD menu, press the MENU button. 1 That is, composite, s-Video 2 That is, HDMI or PC or component KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 21: Toggling Between The Pip And The Screen Source (Swap)

    Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Figure 9: PIP Source Over Background 7.2.3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (Swap) To toggle between the PIP source and the main display, as Figure 10 illustrates, press the Swap key on the infrared remote control transmitter (see Figure 11).

  • Page 22: Quick Selection Of The Pip Source Via The Front Panel Buttons

    • OSD menu, by selecting a new Input source through the Input menu and a new PIP source through the PIP menu When selecting one PIP source, the VP-730 automatically recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays...

  • Page 23: Table 3: Pip Source Appearance Availability

    Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Table 3: PIP Source Appearance Availability PIP Source Main Source Input 1 Input 2 VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video Comp. Video Comp. Video Comp. Video Comp. VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4...

  • Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    For a description of the Save Lock and Input Lock OSD functions, see Table 7.4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-730 remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter, which: • Is a hand held instrument with a convenient keypad that receives its power from 2 AAA size 1.5V DC batteries...

  • Page 25: Figure 11: Remote Transmitter

    Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Figure 11 Table 4 define the infrared remote control transmitter: Table 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Function Freeze Pauses the output video Blank Toggles between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and the display POWER Cycles power Main Source...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Vp-730 Via The Osd Menu Screens

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control each input signal on your VP-730, using the MENU, ENTER, OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter.

  • Page 27: The Input Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.1 The Input Screen Figure 13 Table 5 define the Input screen. Figure 13: Input Screen Table 5: Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Default Source Select the source Input 1, Input 2, VGA 1, VGA 2, VGA 3, VGA 4,...

  • Page 28: The Picture Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.2 The Picture Screen The Brightness, Contrast, Color and Hue picture settings are saved individually for each input (except USB). Figure 14 Table 6 define the Picture screen. Figure 14: Picture Screen...

  • Page 29: The Output Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.3 The Output Screen Figure 15 Table 7 define the Output screen. Figure 15: Output Screen Table 7: Output Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Resolution Set the Native HDMI, 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz,...
  • Page 30 Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Selection/Range Default H-Pan Horizontal pan -16 to 16 V-Pan Vertical pan -16 to 16 H-Zoom Horizontal zoom -8 to 8 V-Zoom Vertical zoom -8 to 8 Zoom Set the Zoom...

  • Page 31: The Pip Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.4 The PIP Screen Figure 16 Table 8 define the PIP screen. Figure 16: PIP Screen Table 8: PIP Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default On/Off Activate/deactivate the PIP On/Off feature Type...

  • Page 32: The Audio Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.5 The Audio Screen Figure 17 Table 9 define the Audio screen. Figure 17: Audio Screen Table 9: Audio Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Type Select the audio input type Analog or S/PDIF...

  • Page 33: The Geometry Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.6 The Geometry Screen Figure 18 Table 10 define the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface. Figure 18: Geometry Screen Table 10: Geometry Screen Functions...

  • Page 34: The Setup Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens Table 11: 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 8.7 The Setup Screen...

  • Page 35: The Slideshow Feature

    Output (see Table 8.7.1 The Slideshow Feature The VP-730 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 36: The Advanced Setup Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.7.2 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 20 Table 14 Table 17 (inclusive) define the Advanced Setup screen. Figure 20: Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate...

  • Page 37: Figure 21: Misc Setup Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens Figure 21 Table 15 define the Misc Setup screen. Figure 21: Misc Setup Screen Table 15: Misc Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Logo Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on...

  • Page 38: Table 16: Input Functions

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Selection/Range Default Save Lock Set the Save Lock option to ON to save the On/Off lock status when the machine is powered down Input Lock Set the Input Lock to OFF so you can still use...

  • Page 39: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Info Screen

    Configuring the VP-730 via the OSD MENU Screens Table 17: Output Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Output Custom 1 to Custom 4 Custom 1 Horizontal total 1344 Horizontal sync pulse width Horizontal active start point Horizontal active region 1024...

  • Page 40: Using Text Overlay

    Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP) Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-730 lets you display text over the screen, with features including text color and speed, transparency, text position and repetition. Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP.

  • Page 41: Table 18: Features And Functions Of The Textoverlay Application

    Using Text Overlay Table 18: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Feature Function Parameter Setting Area Select the Text color Text Color Dropdown Box Background Color Dropdown Set the text background color Transparency Dropdown Box Select On for a transparent background or Off for a non-transparent background Display Height Check Box Set the thickness of the background stripe (72 or 36)

  • Page 42: Audio Flash Memory Upgrade

    Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 10 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade The VP-730 audio firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: • Downloading from the Internet (see section 10.1)

  • Page 43: Upgrading The Audio Firmware

    Audio Flash Memory Upgrade Table 19: RS-232 PINOUT Connection Connect this PIN on the To this PIN on the Terminal Block Connector: 9-pin D-sub Connector PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 5 2. Push the AUDIO PROG. button using a small screwdriver. 3.

  • Page 44: Figure 26: Atmel - Flip Window

    Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 27: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 45: Figure 28: Selecting The Device Window

    Audio Flash Memory Upgrade AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 28: Selecting the Device Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. Figure 29: Loading the Hex...

  • Page 46: Figure 30: Rs-232 Window

    Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-730 (for example 44M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”...

  • Page 47: Figure 32: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)

    13. Release the rear panel AUDIO PROG. button, using a small screwdriver. 14. Connect the power to the VP-730. Upon initialization, the new VP-730 audio software version shows in the Information menu (see section 8.8). 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    11 Technical Specifications Table 20 includes the technical specifications: Table 20: Technical Specifications of the VP-730 Presentation Switchers / Scaler INPUTS: 2 x universal Y/CV, Pb/C, Pr (composite, s-Video and component) 1 Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors; 4 x PC (computer graphics) on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA)

  • Page 49: Table 21: Technical Specifications Of The Rgbhv / Rgbs (Pc) / Rgsb (Pc) Input Signal

    Technical Specifications Table 21: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes 640x480 1152x870 Mac21 640x480 Mac13 1152x900 640x480 1152x900 640x480 1280x720 640x480 1280x800 720x400 1280x960 720x400 1280x960...

  • Page 50: Table 23: Technical Specifications Of The Y/C, Video Signal

    576p YPbPr 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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 51: Table 26: Technical Specifications Of The Rgbhv/Comp/Ypbpr Output Signal

    Technical Specifications Table 26: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 1680x1050 1080i 1080i 720p 720p...

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

    Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 1680x1050 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 480p 576p 1080p 1080p 1080p KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 53: Vp-730 Communication Protocol

    VP-730 Communication Protocol 12 VP-730 Communication Protocol Serial Configuration: Baud rate: 9600 (Bits per second) Data bits: 8bits Parity: None Stop bits: 1bit Communication confirmation: Send: CR Reply: CR> Set Command: Send: YControl_TypeFunctionParamCR Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR> Get Command: Send: YControl_TypeFunctionCR Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR>...
  • Page 54 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Input 1 1: Input 2 2: Input 3 3: Input 4 4: VGA 1 Input Source 5: VGA 2 6: HDMI 1 7: HDMI 2 8: USB 0: Component 1: YC...
  • Page 55 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 1: Low 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off 1: Low Picture Mosquito NR 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off Picture Block NR 1: On 0: Off 1: Low Picture Detail Enhancement 2: Medium...
  • Page 56 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 33: 1080p@24Hz 96: Custom1 97: Custom2 98: Custom3 99: Custom4 0: Auto 1: HDMI Output HDMI Type 2: DVI 0: Best Fit 1: Letterbox 2: Follow Output Aspect Ratio 3: Virtual Wide...
  • Page 57 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 1 ~ 255 PIP H-Size 1 ~ 255 PIP V-Size 0: Off PIP Frame 1: On 0: Red PIP Frame Color 1: Green 2: Blue 0: Analog Audio Input Type 1: S/PDIF...
  • Page 58 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 3: Profile 4 4: Profile 5 5: Profile 6 6: Profile 7 7: Profile 8 0: Profile 1 1: Profile 2 2: Profile 3 3: Profile 4 Recall Setting 4: Profile 5...
  • Page 59 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0: Freeze & Mute 1: Freeze Freeze key function 2: Mute 0: Off Freeze 1: On 0: Off Blank 1: On 0: Off Power 1: On Info Menu Down Left Right Enter...
  • Page 60 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 29: 1280x1024 85 30: 1400x1050 60 31: 1400x1050 75 32: 1600x1200 60 33: 1680x1050 60 34: 1080i 60 35: 1080i 50 36: 1080p 60 37: 1080p 50 38: 720p 39: 720p 40: 480i...
  • Page 61 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 13: 1024x768 60 14: 1024x768 70 15: 1024x768 75 16: 1024x768 75 Mac19 17: 1024x768 85 18: 1024x800 84 Sun 19: 1152x864 75 20: 1152x870 75 Mac21 21: 1152x900 66 Sun 22: 1152x900 76 Sun...
  • Page 62 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 101: NTSC 102: PAL 103: PAL-M 104: PAL-N 105: NTSC 4.43 106: SECAM 107: PAL-60 512~3071 Advance Input Mode: HT 32~(HS-48) Advance Input Mode: HW 80~(HT-HA-12) Advance Input Mode: HS 640~1920 Advance Input Mode: HA <= (HT-92)
  • Page 63 VP-730 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description 0:Custom1 1:Custom2 Advance Input Mode: Custom Input 2:Custom3 3:Custom4 0:Custom1 1:Custom2 Advance Output Mode: Custom Output 2:Custom3 3:Custom4 0: Off Overscan 1: On 0: Seamless Switching Mode 1: Fast 0: Manual Auto Image...

  • Page 64: Error Codes Description

    VP-730 Communication Protocol 12.1 Error Codes Description 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 ERR 7 Unavailable parameter...
  • Page 65 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 66 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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