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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. PRELIMINARY USER MANUAL Models: 719xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler 720xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler 723xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler 724xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Connecting a PC Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Switching an Input The PIP Button Feature 6.2.1 Selecting the PIP Source 6.2.2 Activating the PIP Feature 6.2.3 The PIP Source (Orange) Frame 6.2.4... - Page 3 Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 4: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Figure 5: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel...
- Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Table 3: PIP Source Appearance Availability Table 4: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 5: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Table 6: Gamma and Color Screen Functions Table 7: Geometry Scale Functions Table 8: Geometry Zoom 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: Overview
Overview Overview The VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-723xl/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 7 Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232 Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the power off and then on again Includes a built-in Picture-in-Picture (PIP) inserter (not available on the VP-719xl) Control your Presentation Switcher / Scaler: From the front panel buttons...
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Page 8: Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler This section defines each of the Presentation Switcher / Scaler machines: Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler... -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vp-719Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 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... -
Page 10: 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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Figure 5: Vp-723Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 5: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 6: VP-723xl 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 7: Vp-724Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 7: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 8: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 13: Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
Press and hold to lock/unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 1 When selected, button illuminates. See section 6.1 for details of how to program the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 2 Only the VP-724xl has 2 VGA INPUT SELECTOR buttons. The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have just 1 VGA button 3 Not available on the VP-719xl 4 Also available via each INPUT SELECTOR button, when programmed accordingly (see section 6.1) -
Page 14: Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
Connects to PC or Serial Controller Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Only the VP-724xl has 2 VGA connectors. The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have just 1 VGA connector 2 50Hz or 60Hz interlaced video... -
Page 15: Connecting Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Plasma monitor and a VGA monitor. 1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to the VP-719xl, VP-720xl, VP-723xl and VP-724xl machines, unless noted otherwise 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-724xl. After connecting your VP-724xl, switch on its... -
Page 16: Figure 9: Connecting The Vp-724Xl Rear Panel
7. A PC (optional), as section 5.1 describes. Plasma Display Display RS-232 Composite Video Player Figure 9: Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 17: Connecting A Pc
Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5.1 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 18: Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons
AV-2 Auto(NTSC System) Figure 11: OSD Input Status 1 The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have 7 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 7.5.5... -
Page 19: The Pip Button Feature
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 6.2 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 6.2.1... -
Page 20: Activating The Pip Feature
2 Since the component input is compatible with both video and graphic sources, the type of component source (video or graphic) determines where it is positioned in the table 3 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 7.5.6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 21: Toggling Between The Pip And The Screen Source (Swap)
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 6.2.4 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 16) The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds... -
Page 22: Resizing The Pip
(see Figure 16). For example, to move to the lower right corner of the image, press the button 2 On the machine, or the navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 16) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 6.3 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 16) for a few seconds, until the “Key Lock On”... -
Page 24: Figure 16: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Figure 16: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Table 4: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions
7 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys. See the illustration in Figure 16 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the infra-red remote control transmitter 8 See section 6.2.4 9 Not available on the VP-719xl 10 See section 6.2 11 Adjust using the +/- keys... -
Page 26: 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 27: Controlling The Brightness And Contrast
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast Figure 19 and Table 5 define the Brightness and Contrast screen. Figure 19: Brightness and Contrast Screen Table 5: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions Setting Function Brightness Press + and –... -
Page 28: Controlling The Gamma And Color
Scroll up and down to change the source (same as selecting an INPUT with the remote transmitter or via the INPUT SELECTOR buttons). Figure 21: Source Selection Screen 1 Only VP-724xl has 2 VGA inputs; VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP723xl have 1 VGA input KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 29: Controlling The Scale Geometry
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.4 Controlling the Scale Geometry Figure 22 illustrates the main Geometry Screen, from which you can scale and zoom. Figure 22: Geometry (Scale and Zoom) Screen 7.4.1 Setting the Scale Features Figure 23 and Table 7 define the Scale feature on the main Geometry screen. Figure 23: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Zoom Ratio And Position
2 In this standard, the ratio between the length and height is 4:3 3 In this standard (a Cinema mode standard used for movies and DVDs), the ratio between the length and height is 16:9 (or sometimes 1:2.35) 4 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Zoom Ratio
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Enlarge x 400% Auto(NTSC Sys tem) Figure 25: OSD Enlarge Status When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position, the screen image is adjusted accordingly, and the change is reflected in the pop-up OSD Enlarge status box. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Zoom Position
3 For example, to zoom-in to the lower right part of the image instead of the top left part, press the + and DOWN OSD Menu buttons on the front panel separately, as required KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Configuring Via The Utility Screens
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens You can determine how your VP-724xl will function either generally or on a specific occasion, via the Utility screen settings (see Figure 30): Figure 30: Utility Screen 7.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings From the Graphic... -
Page 34: Choosing The Video Utility Settings
Set the horizontal position of the display V-Position Set the vertical position of the display 1 That is Y, B-Y, R-Y colorspace, also known as Y, C b , C r or Y, P b , P r KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Choosing The Audio Utility Settings
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.5.3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings From the Audio Setting Utility screen (see Figure 33), you can set the volume, treble, bass, and choose between stereo and mono. Figure 33: Audio Setting Utility Screen 7.5.4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings Figure 34 and Table 11 define the PIP Setting Utility screen. -
Page 36: Choosing The Seamless Switch Utility Settings
Set the background screen color: You can select the screen color (black or blue) when there is no active source Auto Search Activate the Auto Search to find the active source or deactivate (displays the source selected prior to power down) the Auto Search KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 37: Choosing The Osd Utility Settings
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.5.6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings Figure 36 and Table 13 define the OSD Setting Utility screen. Figure 36: OSD Setting Utility Screen Table 13: OSD Setting Utility Screen Features Button Function H-Position Set the OSD menu position V-Position... -
Page 38: Choosing The Output Utility Settings
1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds) 2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 3 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: The User Mode Setting
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 7.5.7.1 The User Mode Setting Figure 39 and Table 15 define the User Mode Setting. 25.2 MHz Figure 39: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 15: User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT: Horizontal total HW: Horizontal sync pulse width... -
Page 40: Choosing Factory Reset
Blank (Press once to insert blank screen, press again to return to display); Ignore (input button ignores freeze and blank – you can freeze the frame or insert a blank screen only via Freeze and Blank buttons respectively) User Define Measure Measures the input parameters KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 41: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Information Screen
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens Table 17 describes the User Define Measure features. Table 17: User Define Measure Features User Mode Setting Definitions H Total Horizontal Total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Start Vertical active start point V Active... -
Page 42: Technical Specifications
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 When installing a Kramer machine on a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, be aware that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. In particular, take care that there is sufficient air flow. (Refer to the "Operating Conditions.pdf"... -
Page 43: Vp-724Xl Communication Protocol
VP-724xl Communication Protocol VP-724xl Communication Protocol The Com port setting details are: Baud Rate: 9600/115200, Parity: none, Data Bits: 8 bits, Stop Bits: 1 bit, Set CTS Mode: Off, and Set XON/XOFF: Off. Table 19: RS-232 Protocol Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5... - Page 44 L BA45 12 User Define L BA45 13 480P L BA45 13 720P L BA45 14 1080i L BA45 15 User Define L BA45 16 0xE3 0x1C PIP Size L E31C ** ** is PIP size index KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 45: Table 21: Rs-232 Read Command
VP-724xl Communication Protocol Table 21: RS-232 Read Command Command Sent Return Source K 15EA VGA1 K 16E9 VGA2 K 17E8 K 18E7 Componen K 19E6 C-Video 1 K 39C6 C-Video 2 K 3AC5 S-Video 1 K 3BC4 S-Video 2 K 3CC3 Freeze K 1CE3 Freeze On... - Page 46 K 03FC Split K 04FB ## is PIP H H position Value,&& is position (Hex) ## invert K E41B K ##&& ## is PIP V V position Value,&& is position K E51A (Hex) K ##&& ## invert KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 47 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: 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 48 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. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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