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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .

USER MANUAL

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VP-725N
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-000738 Rev 3

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-000738 Rev 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Freezing the Image Displaying a Blank Screen Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N Configuring the VP-725N via the OSD MENU Screens Operating via the LCD Display Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter...
  • Page 5 Figures Figure 1: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer VP-725N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust VP-725N - Getting Started...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The VP-725N is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format sections. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite, s-Video (Y/C), component (YUV), computer graphics, and HDMI, plus a single USB input. It also scales any video input up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch-free switching between sources through FTB™...
  • Page 9 A slideshow feature, letting you run a slideshow via the USB port • Front panel freeze frame • Video blanking, with a selectable blue or black screen • Screenshot capture In addition, the VP-725N: • Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size) VP-725N - Overview...

  • Page 10: Defining Edid

    The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure provided by a display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the display’s source). The EDID enables the VP-725N to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.

  • Page 11: About Hdcp

    HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals. VP-725N - Overview...

  • Page 12: Defining The Vp-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler

    Defining the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler This section defines the VP-725N: Figure 1: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Front Panel Feature Function Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4) INPUT SELECTOR Selects one of the CV sources (from 1 to 4)
  • Page 13 Front Panel Feature Function HDMI Selects one of the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4) Press to select the USB source JPEG files on a USB memory stick, up to a maximum size of 2048x1536 COMP Selects one of the component video sources (from 1 to 4) MODE VIDEO Select the Video Group operation mode;...

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

    Figure 2: VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Rear Panel Feature Function CV IN BNC Connectors Connects to the composite video sources (from 1 to 4) CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor YC IN 4-pin Connectors Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4)
  • Page 15 Rear Panel Feature Function BNC Connector B/Pb R/Pr ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to a PC or Serial Controller Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit UXGA IN 15-pin HD Connectors Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics sources (from 1 to 4) UXGA OUT 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor...

  • Page 16: Installing In A Rack

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

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

    Ethernet port (see Section 5.4) Using the VP-725N you can select any one of the 21 inputs and scale that input to up to three scaled outputs (at the identical resolution). Connecting the VP-725N To connect the VP-725N, connect the following to the rear panel, as the example...
  • Page 18 Figure We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine. 7. If required connect: A PC (see Section 5.3).  The Ethernet port (see Section 5.4).  VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler...

  • Page 19: Figure 3: 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...

  • Page 20: The Rgbs And Rgsb Pinouts

    Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side. VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler...

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

    5.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725N 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 IP Address of the VP-725N during the initial configuration.

  • Page 22: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725N to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VP-725N - Connecting the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler...

  • Page 23: Operating The Vp-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler

    The Scaler mode, in which you can select one of the 21 input buttons to switch to the scaled outputs When the VP-725N 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.

  • Page 24: Understanding The Pip Feature

    Pressing the SWAP key on the remote control transmitter (see Section 7.3) Resize the PIP by: • Using the OSD menu (see Section 7.1) • Pressing the PIP Size key on the remote control transmitter (see Section 7.3) VP-725N - Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler...

  • Page 25: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    (see Figure 22). You can set the blank color to blue or black and also define the function of the Blank key via the OSD menu (blank and mute, blank or mute.) VP-725N - Operating the VP-725N Presentation Switcher/Scaler...

  • Page 26: Configuring And Controlling The Vp-725N

    The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control each input signal on your VP-725N, using the MENU, ENTER, -, +, UP and DOWN OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter.

  • Page 27: Figure 9: Input Screen

    Adjust the phase: 0 to 31 Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position. Upon completion, the relevant OSD values are updated (Hpos, Vpos, Phase and Frequency) VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 28: Figure 10: Picture Screen

    Set to Off for VGA and HDMI inputs; set to Medium for CV/YC/YUV inputs Luma Transition Enhance Set the luminance transition enhance level: Off, Low, High Chroma Transition Enhance Set the chrominance transition enhance level: Off, Low, High VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 29: Figure 11: Output Screen

    1920x1200 and 1920x1080. (It is available for 1080p) If the custom resolution is set to be the same as the default resolution, the scaler refers to the default resolution HDMI Type Set the HDMI type: Auto, HDMI, DVI auto VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...
  • Page 30 Not available if the zoom is set to 100% Zoom V-Pan -16 to 16 Not available if the zoom is set to 100% HQV Color Color saturation: Adjust RGB and CMY (Cyan, Setting Magenta and Yellow) individually (-100 to 100) VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...
  • Page 31 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The VP-725N 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.

  • Page 32: Figure 12: Pip Screen

    Set custom size: 1 to 255 The actual range depends upon the input resolution Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off: On/Off Frame Color Select the color of the PIP frame: Red, Green or Blue Blue VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 33: Figure 13: Geometry Screen

    Available settings for each application are listed here: 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 VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 34: Figure 14: Setup Screen

    Mode which is faster but may cause glitches on the output (applies only when switching between analog inputs): Seamless, Fast Factory Reset Reset your VP-725N to its preset default settings: Confirm, Yes, No Advanced Open the advanced setups (see Figure 15): Mode Set, OSD, Misc.,...

  • Page 35: The Slideshow Feature

    7.1.5 The Slideshow Feature The VP-725N 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: Figure 15: Advanced Setup Screen

    Set the location of the OSD menu: Center, Top Left, Top Right Top Right Bottom Left, Bottom Right Time Out (sec) Set the OSD menu timeout: 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 or Off VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 37: Figure 16: Misc Setup Screen

    Select the correct file from the memory stick and Confirm. Do not press any buttons during firmware download. Logo Download a new logo via the USB connection Download Available when input is not set to USB Blank Freeze VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 38: Figure 17: Input Setup Screen

    Horizontal active start point Horizontal active region 1024 Horizontal polarity Vertical Total Vertical sync pulse width Vertical active start point Vertical active region Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock Enable Apply Press to apply settings VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 39: Figure 18: Output Setup Screen

    Vertical active start point Vertical active region Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock Apply Press to apply the settings Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 40: Figure 19: Active Video Functions

    20), you can verify the scaler source, the master audio source, the PIP source, the video group source, the output resolution, the SYNC mode (Frame lock or Free run), as well as the firmware version number: Figure 20: Information Screen VP-725N - Configuring and Controlling the VP-725N...

  • Page 41: Operating Via The Lcd Display

    To control your VP-725N via the Ethernet/Serial Port: • Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-725N to the Ethernet port of your PC, or connect the serial port of your VP-725N to the serial port of your PC (see Section 5.3)

  • Page 42: Operating Via The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

    Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-725N remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (that has a range of up to 15 meters and is powered by two AAA size 1.5V DC batteries), as defined in...

  • Page 43: Using Text Overlay

    You can download the latest software from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-725N 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 44 Click to display the text on screen Stop Button Click to stop scrolling on screen Quit Button Click to quit the program Load Setting Button Click to load a previously saved setting Save Setting Button Click to save the current setting VP-725N - Using Text Overlay...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    IR remote control, power cord, rack “ears”, null-modem adaptor, control application programs via RS-232 (PC) and via Ethernet (i-Phone® and PC) Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most up-to-date resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VP-725N - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 46 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes 1080i YPbPr 1080i YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080P 24fps YPbPr 720p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 480i YPbPr 480p YPbPr 576i YPbPr 576p YPbPr VP-725N - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 47 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 Comp/YPb 1280x1024 480p 1280x1024 VESA 576p 1280x1024 VESA 1080p 1366x768 1080p VP-725N - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 48 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 VP-725N - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 49: Vp-725N Communication Protocol

    : ASCII Code 0x20 CR: ASCII Code 0x0D After a set type Command setting, system responds with a string “Done”. The default data rate is 9600 Baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 50 Picture Block NR 1: On 0: Off 1: Low Picture Detail Enhancement 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off Picture Luma Transition Enhance 1: Low 2: High 0: Off Picture Chroma Transition Enhance 1: Low 2: High VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 51 0: Auto 1: HDMI Output HDMI Type 2: DVI 0: Best Fit 1: Letterbox 2: Follow Output Aspect Ratio 3: Virtual Wide 4: Follow Input 5: Custom -16 ~ 16 H-Pan -16 ~ 16 V-Pan VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 52 0 ~ 128 PIP H-Position 0 ~ 128 PIP V-Position 1 ~ 255 PIP H-Size 1 ~ 255 PIP V-Size 0: Off PIP Frame 1: On 0: Red 1: Green PIP Frame Color 2: Blue 49-55 reserved VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 53 Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Left V -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right H -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right V Geometry Diagonal Projection – Reset -20 ~ 20 Geometry Pincushion/Barrel -180 ~ 180 Geometry Rotation Geometry Reset all VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 54 2: Custom 0: Off Save Lock 1: On 0: Off Input Lock 1: On 0: Blank & Mute 1: Blank Blank key function 2: Mute 0: Freeze & Mute 1: Freeze Freeze key function 2: Mute VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 55 24: 1280x960 85 25: 1280x768 60 26: 1280x1024 60 27: 1280x1024 75 28: 1280x1024 76, Sun 29: 1280x1024 85 30: 1400x1050 60 31: 1400x1050 75 32: 1600x1200 60 33: 1680x1050 60 34: 1080i 35: 1080i 36: 1080p VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 56 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 23: 1280x960 60, VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 57 Advance Input Mode: HS 640~1920 Advance Input Mode: HA <= (HT-92) 0: Negative polarity Advance Input Mode: HP 1: Positive polarity 384~2047 Advance Input Mode: VT 2~(HS-13) Advance Input Mode: VW 15~(VT-VA-1) Advance Input Mode: VS VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 58 1: On 0: Seamless Switching Mode 1: Fast 0: Manual Auto Image Mode 1: Auto Slideshow Start Slideshow Stop Slideshow Pause Slideshow Next Slideshow Previous 0: Min 1: Low 2: Mid Slideshow 3: Long 4: Max VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
  • Page 59 HQV Color Setting - Cyan -100 ~ +100 HQV Color Setting - Magenta -100 ~ +100 HQV Color Setting - Yellow 0 : DVD/Normal HDMI1 Switching Behavior 1 : PC/Bypass 0 : DVD/Normal HDMI2 Switching Behavior VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...

  • Page 60: Error Codes

    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 ERR 8 Too few arguments VP-725N - VP-725N Communication Protocol...
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  • Page 62 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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