Kramer Electronics Projector VP 725xl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
USER MANUAL  
Model:  
VP-725xl  
Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
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Introduction  
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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  
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models  
now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.  
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-725xl Presentation Switcher  
/ Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:  
Projection systems (with full audio capability) in conference rooms, board  
rooms, auditoriums, hotels, and churches  
Any application in which high quality conversion and switching of  
multiple and different video signals to graphical data is required for  
projection and large display purposes (with full audio capability)  
The package includes these items:  
VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
Power cord2  
Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery)  
Null-modem adapter, rack “ears” and this user manual3  
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Getting Started  
We recommend that you:  
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging  
materials for possible future shipment  
Review the contents of this user manual  
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4  
2.1 Quick Start  
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.  
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:  
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:  
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories  
and 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 from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
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Overview  
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Overview  
The VP-725xl 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™ (fade-thru-black) switching technology.  
In particular, the VP-725xl:  
Features Silicon Optix HQV® Video Processing (Hollywood Quality  
Video) which represents the state-of-the-art in video processing technology,  
with the highest quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling  
performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals  
Features high-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down, de-interlacing and full up-  
and down-scaling of computer graphics video input signals1  
Is HDTV Compatible and HDCP compliant2  
Includes Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching – The video fades to black and  
then the new input fades from black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The  
output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches  
Features K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology –  
Ultra stable picture-in-picture, picture-and-picture, and split screen  
capability. Any video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a  
computer graphics video source or vice versa with window positioning  
and sizing controls3  
Supports Multi-Formats – Auto, NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and  
SECAM  
Includes six switchers in one – Five 4x1 dedicated signal format switchers (4x1  
composite, 4x1 s-Video (Y/C), 4x1 component (RGB/YUV), 4x1 computer  
graphics (15-pin HD), 4x1 HDMI) and one 21x1:3 scaled output switcher  
Includes scaled computer & HDTV outputs – A single output signal in  
three formats (15-pin HD, RGBHV, and HDMI) simultaneously  
Includes HDTV output resolutions – 720p, 1080i, and 1080p  
Includes USB port on front panel for reading and displaying JPEG picture  
files  
Features multiple color space – RGB or YUV output  
1 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)  
2 The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass  
to the HDMI output only  
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Overview  
Supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs1  
Features Projector Anywhere™ technology – horizontal & 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 resolutions2 with  
selectable refresh rates  
Provides multiple aspect ratio selections: standard, letterbox, follow  
output, virtual wide, follow input, and user definable settings  
Includes built-in ProcAmp: color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness  
are set individually for each input  
Features a built-in time base corrector that stabilizes the sync in unstable  
video sources  
Features front panel freeze frame  
Features video blanking, with a selectable blue or black screen  
Enables screenshot capture  
Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)  
Can be firmware upgraded in the field via the USB port on the front panel  
Includes worldwide power supply – 100-240V AC on a standard 19” rack  
mount size, 3U Rack "ears" included  
HDMI channel supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel3  
Control the VP-725xl from the front panel and a user-friendly menu-driven  
OSD (see section 8.1), or:  
From the front panel high contrast LCD Display (see section 8.2)  
Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (see section 8.3)  
Via the Ethernet (see section 8.4)  
Remotely, via RS-232 (see section 6.3)  
Achieving the best performance means:  
Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding  
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and  
elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)  
Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances, making  
sure not to block the ventilation holes, and positioning your VP-725xl  
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust  
1 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 computer resolutions  
2 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device  
3 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions  
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3.1 About HDMI  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1  
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, HDMI2:  
Provides a simple3 interface between any audio/video source, such as a  
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a  
digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy4 cable  
Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel  
digital audio5 on a single cable  
Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital  
audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and  
requirements  
Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video  
quality via a single cable6, and user-friendly connector  
Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)  
Supports CEC, two-way communication between the video source (such  
as a DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality  
such as automatic configuration and one-button play  
HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats  
(720p, 1080i, and 1080p, 2K and 4K), standard definition formats such as  
NTSC or PAL, as well as 480p and 576p.  
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Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-725xl:  
1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-  
to-analog conversions  
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
licensing LLC  
3 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables  
currently used in A/V systems is reduced  
4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m  
5 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to  
support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats  
6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a  
simple, cost-effective manner  
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Figure 1: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel  
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Table 1: Front Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features  
#
Feature  
Function  
1
YC  
Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4)  
Selects one of the CV sources (from 1 to 4)  
Selects one of the UXGA sources (from 1 to 4)  
Selects one of the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4)  
Press to select the USB1 source  
2
3
4
5
6
7
CV  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
Buttons  
UXGA  
HDMI  
USB  
COMP  
Selects one of the component video sources (from 1 to 4)  
VIDEO  
GROUP  
Select the Video group operation mode; within each group, select which  
input (from 1 to 4) to switch to the output. The selected input button  
within each group is illuminated (see section 7.1)  
MODE  
SELECT  
Buttons  
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SCALER Select the Scaler operation mode; press an input button (1 of 20), to  
select the input to be scaled at the SCALED OUTPUTS. The selected  
input button illuminates (see section 7.1)  
9
LCD Status Display  
POWER Switch  
IR Receiver / LED  
FREEZE Button  
PIP Button  
Displays the status  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF  
Green when ON; red when OFF2  
Freezes the output video image3  
Selects the picture-in-picture function3,4  
MENU Button  
Displays the OSD Menu screen (or returns to the previous level in the  
OSD screen)  
Moves to the next level in the OSD screen3  
15  
ENTER Button  
Press for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
UP Button  
Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen3  
Decreases the range by one step3  
Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen3  
Increases the range by one step3  
Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu3, 5  
- Button  
DOWN Button  
+ Button  
OSD ON Button  
USB Connector  
Connect to a USB drive to read JPEG files  
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-725xl:  
1 JPEG files on a USB memory stick, up to a maximum size of 2048x1536  
2 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front-panel are disabled  
3 Applicable to the Scaler outputs only  
5 The OSD ON front panel button is activated (illuminated) by default, and pressing the MENU front panel button (or the  
MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter (see Figure 21)) displays the OSD Menu. To prevent OSD display,  
press the OSD ON front panel button (or the OSD key). The front panel button will no longer be illuminated, and the front  
panel LCD now operates independently of the OSD (when the OSD is OFF, the LCD is still operational)  
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Figure 2: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel  
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Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features  
#
Feature  
Function  
1
CV IN BNC Connectors  
CV OUT BNC Connector  
YC IN 4-pin Connectors  
YC OUT 4-pin Connector  
COMP Input G/Y  
Connects to the composite video sources (from 1 to 4)  
Connects to the composite video acceptor  
2
3
Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4)  
Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) acceptor  
4
5
BNC  
Connector  
6
B/Pb  
Connect to the component video source or RGB source from (1 to 4)  
7
R/Pr  
8
COMP  
G/Y  
OUTPUT  
BNC  
Connector  
9
B/Pb  
R/Pr  
Connect to the component video or RGB acceptor  
Connects to your LAN1  
10  
11 ETHERNET port  
12 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to a PC or Serial Controller  
13 Power Connector with FUSE  
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit  
14 UXGA IN 15-pin HD  
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics sources (from 1  
to 4)  
Connectors  
15 UXGA OUT 15-pin HD  
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor  
Connector  
16 HDMI IN Connectors  
Connects to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4)  
Connects to the HDMI acceptor  
17 HDMI OUT Connector  
18  
19  
HDMI Connector  
Connects to the HDMI acceptor  
UXGA 15-pin HD  
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor  
Connector  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
BNC  
Connector  
H
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
V
Connect to the component video or RGBHV acceptor  
1 Local Area Network (that is, computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a server  
within a defined geographic area)  
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Installing in a Rack  
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Installing in a Rack  
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.  
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Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
This section describes how to connect the VP-725xl. In particular, how to  
connect the:  
VP-725xl rear panel (see section 6.1)  
Interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs (see section 6.2)  
PC (see section 6.3)  
Ethernet port (see section 6.4)  
Using the VP-725xl you can select any one of the 21 inputs and scale that  
input to up to three scaled outputs (at the identical resolution).  
6.1 Connecting the VP-725xl  
To connect the VP-725xl, connect the following1 to the rear panel, as the  
example in Figure 3 illustrates:  
1. Connect one or more of the following video sources:  
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.
.
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Up to four UXGA graphics sources (for example, computers) to the  
15-pin HD input connectors2  
Up to four composite video sources (for example, DVD players) to the  
BNC input connectors  
Up to four s-Video sources to the 4-pin input connectors (not  
illustrated in Figure 3)  
Up to four component video3 (sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y,  
R-Y, or Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) sources or four RGB sources to the four sets  
of 3 BNC connectors, G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr.  
.
Up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the HDMI  
connectors  
2. Connect the CV OUT BNC connector, and the UXGA OUT 15-pin HD  
connector to the respective video inputs on the projector.  
3. Connect the HDMI connector to an LCD display.  
4. Connect the COMP OUTPUT BNC connectors: G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr to  
the respective component video inputs on the LCD monitor.  
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-725xl. After connecting your VP-725xl, switch on its  
power and then switch on the power on each device  
2 These connectors also accept interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB signals (see Table 3)  
3 For example, an HDTV satellite receiver to COMP IN 1 and an RGB camera connected to COMP IN 4  
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5. Connect up to three SCALED OUTPUTS, as follows:  
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Connect the RGBHV connectors (G/Y, B/Pb, R/Pr, H, and V) to the  
RGBHV acceptor (for example, a projector)  
Connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, an  
LCD display)  
Connect the UXGA connector to the UXGA acceptor, for example, a  
monitor (not illustrated in Figure 3)  
6. Connect the power cord1 (not illustrated in Figure 3).  
7. If required connect:  
.
.
A PC (see section 6.3).  
The Ethernet port (see section 6.4).  
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine  
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6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs  
Table 3 defines the input progressive1 and interlaced2 RGBS and RGsB  
pinouts:  
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS  
Input  
Color Space  
PINOUT  
VGA  
RGsB  
Red to PIN 1  
Green + sync, to PIN 2  
Blue to PIN 3  
RGBS  
YPbPr  
Red to PIN 1  
Green to PIN 2  
Blue to PIN 3  
Hs (H and V) to PIN 13  
YUV  
Green + sync to Y  
Blue to Pb  
Red to Pr  
6.3 Connecting to the VP-725xl via RS-232  
You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example,  
a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B  
respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.  
Method A (Figure 4)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a  
crossed cable (pin 2 to pin 3, pin 3 to pin 2, and pin 5 to pin 5) to the RS-232  
9-pin D-sub port on the PC.  
Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.  
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection  
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.  
Method B (Figure 5)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a  
straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the null-modem  
adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC. The straight cable usually  
1 A display mode in which all the horizontal lines of an image are displayed in a single frame (one field)  
2 A display mode in which a frame consists of two separate fields with the first field consisting of odd horizontal lines and the  
second field even horizontal lines  
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contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector. Because the  
null-modem adapter (which already includes the flow control jumpering  
described in Method A above) only requires pins 2, 3 and 5 to be connected, you  
are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins.  
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter  
6.4 Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port  
You can connect the VP-725xl via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see  
section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see  
section 6.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.  
See section 8.4 for Ethernet configuration.  
6.4.1Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)  
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725xl 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-725xl during the initial configuration  
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your network card as follows:  
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.  
2. Select Properties and right-click Local Area Connection Properties.  
3. Select Properties.  
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.  
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see  
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Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window  
5. Select Use the following IP Address1, and fill in the details as shown in  
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window  
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-725xl to the Ethernet port on a  
network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45  
connectors.  
1 This IP address is compatible with the factory default IP address of the unit  
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Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
The VP-725xl includes the following front panel buttons:  
A set of 21 INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
Video Group and Scaler Mode SELECT buttons  
A PIP button  
A FREEZE button  
A set of 7 OSD buttons (described in Table 1): OSD ON, MENU,  
ENTER, -, +, UP, and DOWN  
This section describes how to:  
Switch an input to an output (see section 7.1)  
Use the PIP feature (see section 7.2)  
Lock and unlock the front panel buttons (see section 7.3)  
Freeze the image (see section 7.4)  
Display a blank screen (see section 7.5)  
7.1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode  
The VP-725xl can operate in two different modes:  
The Video Group mode, in which you can switch an input (from 1 to 4) to  
an output in each of the five Video Groups: composite video, s-Video,  
component video (RGB or YPbPr), HDMI and UXGA. Note that the  
HDMI Group Output is momentarily lost during switch transitions in the  
unit  
The Scaler mode, in which you can select one of the 21 input buttons to  
switch to the scaled outputs  
When the VP-725xl 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.  
7.2 Understanding the PIP Feature1  
The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used for the simultaneous display of  
video and graphic sources, and lets you display:  
An inserted video source2 PIP over a graphic source3  
An inserted graphic source3 PIP over a video source2  
2 That is, composite, s-Video  
3 That is, HDMI or UXGA or component  
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When selecting a PIP source, the Presentation Switcher / Scaler automatically  
recognizes and can display the selected graphic PIP source on any video source1  
or the selected video source on any graphic1 source, compliant to Table 4.  
Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability  
PIP Source  
VIDEO  
GRAPHIC  
HDMI  
Yes  
Main Source  
CV  
CV  
No  
YC  
No  
VGA  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
COMP2  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
YC  
No  
No  
Yes  
VGA  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
HDMI  
COMP  
USB  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Activate the PIP Feature by:  
Pressing the PIP front panel button  
Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu (see section 8.1)  
Pressing the PIP key on the remote control transmitter (see section 8.3)  
Toggle between the PIP and screen source by:  
Pressing the SWAP key on the remote control transmitter (see section  
Resize the PIP by:  
Using the OSD menu (see section 8.1)  
Pressing the PIP Size key on the remote control transmitter (see section 8.3)  
Move the position of the PIP by:  
Using the OSD menu (see section 8.1)  
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  
Pressing and holding down the PIP front panel button and then pressing  
the button of the desired PIP input (while the PIP button is still pressed)  
1 Even if the input signal is not connected. In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen  
2 In this machine COMP is considered a graphic source even in the case where it is at video resolutions  
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7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel  
To prevent accidental changes to settings or unauthorized tampering with the  
front panel, you can lock the front panel.  
To lock the front panel, press and hold the ENTER front panel button1 for  
about 3 seconds.  
The front panel buttons are locked2 (except for the ENTER button on the  
front panel).  
The LCD displays: Keypad Lock On.  
To unlock the front panel buttons (releasing the protection mechanism), press  
and hold the ENTER front panel button for about 3 seconds.  
7.4 Freezing the Image  
To freeze the image, press the Freeze key on the infrared remote control  
transmitter (see Figure 21) or the FREEZE front panel button.  
The image freezes and the FREEZE front panel button illuminates.  
The LCD displays: Freeze.  
You can define the function of the FREEZE button (Freeze and mute, freeze  
or mute) via the OSD menu (see Table 14).  
7.5 Displaying a Blank Screen  
To display a blank screen, press the Blank key on the infrared remote control  
transmitter (see Figure 21). You can set the blank color to blue or black and  
also define the function of the Blank key3 via the OSD menu (see Table 14).  
1 Does not apply to the ENTER key on the infrared remote control transmitter  
2 However, operation via the infrared remote transmitter or RS-232 serial commands (remote controller or PC) and/or  
ETHERNET is still available  
3 Blank and mute, blank or mute  
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8
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl  
This section describes how to configure and control the VP-725xl 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-725xl via the Ethernet (see section 8.4)  
8.1 Configuring the VP-725xl 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-725xl, using the MENU, ENTER, -,  
+, UP and DOWN OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter.  
To use the OSD menus:  
1. Select the desired input signal.  
2. Use the menu buttons as follows:  
.
Press the MENU front panel ON button or the MENU key on the  
infrared remote control transmitter (see section 8.3) to display the  
main MENU screen1, which displays eight interactive icons2 (see  
.
Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the  
infrared remote control transmitter to move to the previous level in the  
OSD screen (Esc)  
.
.
Press the + and – buttons to select menu icons and then press ENTER  
Use + and – buttons to increase and decrease the (numerical) rate,  
respectively  
Figure 8: MENU Items  
1 Each icon represents a Level 1 function. In addition to Level 1, the OSD structure includes Level 2 (a subset of level 1),  
Level 3 (a subset of level 2) and a numerical range  
2 The Audio menu is not applicable for the VP-725xl  
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The Input Screen  
8.1.1  
Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen.  
Figure 9: Input Screen  
Table 5: Input Screen Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Select  
Select the group  
Video Group, Scaler  
From 1 to 4  
Scaler  
VGA 1  
HDMI 1  
Comp 1  
YC 1  
VGA Group  
Select the VGA input1  
HDMI Group Select the HDMI input1  
Comp Group Select the Comp input1  
From 1 to 4  
From 1 to 4  
YC Group  
CV Group  
Scaler  
Select the YC input1  
Select the CV input1  
From 1 to 4  
From 1 to 4  
CV 1  
Select the source to scale From VGA 1 to VGA 4; from HDMI 1 to HDMI 4;  
VGA 1  
from COMP 1 to COMP 4; from YC 1 to YC 4;  
from CV 1 to CV 4, and USB  
Image Name Shows the file name2 that is displayed when the USB port is connected  
(in the Scaler operation  
mode)  
Color Format Select the color format  
Auto, RGB or YUV  
Auto  
Auto  
Video  
Select the video standard  
Auto, NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC 4.43,  
SECAM or PAL-60  
Standard  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Frequency  
Phase  
Set the horizontal position3 The range changes according to the input mode  
Set the vertical position  
Adjust the frequency4  
Adjust the phase  
The range changes according to the input mode  
The range changes according to the input mode  
0 to 31  
0
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)  
1 In the Video Group operation mode  
2 Supports JPEG format only. The JPEG file should not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536. If the image file is not within the  
definition a blank screen appears and the machine displays the message: "File too big" or "File too small" (smaller than  
320x240)  
3 For UXGA and component video inputs  
4 For UXGA inputs  
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The Picture Screen  
8.1.2  
Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen.  
Figure 10: Picture Screen  
Table 6: Picture Screen Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Adjust the brightness  
Adjust the contrast  
Adjust the color  
-50 to 50  
-50 to 50  
-50 to 50  
-180 to 180  
-50 to 50  
0
0
0
0
0
Color  
Hue  
Adjust the hue  
Sharpness  
Output Gamma  
Film Mode  
Temporal NR1  
Adjust the sharpness  
Adjust the gamma  
Set the film mode  
Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1  
Auto, Video, Film Auto  
Off, Low, Medium, High High  
Set the temporal noise  
reduction level  
Mosquito NR1  
Block NR1  
Set the Mosquito noise Off, Low, Medium, High Low  
reduction level  
Set the block noise  
reduction level  
Off, On  
Off  
Detail Enhancement1  
Set the detail  
Off, Low, Medium, High Medium  
enhancement2  
Luma Transition Enhance1 Set the luminance  
transition enhance level  
Off, Low, High  
Off, Low, High  
Low  
Off  
Chroma Transition  
Enhance1  
Set the chrominance  
transition enhance level  
1 You do not have to press ENTER after selecting the desired parameter to change it  
2 Set to Off for VGA and HDMI inputs; set to Medium for CV/YC/YUV inputs  
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The Output Screen  
8.1.3  
Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen.  
Figure 11: Output Screen  
Table 7: Output Screen Functions1  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Resolution2  
Set the  
Native HDMI4, 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz,  
800x600x50Hz, 800x600x60Hz, 800x600x75Hz,  
1024x768x50Hz, 1024x768x60Hz, 1024x768x75Hz,  
1280x768x50Hz, 1280x768x60Hz, 1280x720x60Hz,  
1280x800x60Hz, 1280x1024x50Hz, 1280x1024x60Hz,  
1280x1024x75Hz, 1366x768x50Hz, 1366x768x60Hz,  
1400x1050x50Hz, 1400x1050x60Hz, 1600x1200x50Hz,  
1600x1200x60Hz, 1680x1050x60Hz,  
If Native HDMI is  
not available, the  
default is  
resolution3  
1024x768@60Hz  
1920x1080x60Hz5, 1920x1200x60Hz5, 480px60Hz,  
576px60Hz, 720px50Hz, 720px60Hz, 1080ix50Hz,  
1080ix60Hz, 1080px50Hz, 1080px60Hz, 1080p@24Hz  
or Custom (from 1 to 4)6  
HDMI Type  
Set the HDMI  
type  
Auto, HDMI, DVI  
auto  
Aspect Ratio Set the aspect Best Fit7, Letterbox, Follow Output8, Virtual Wide,  
Follow Output  
ratio  
Follow Input9, Custom  
1 Values may change according to the firmware version (you can download the up-to-date firmware version from our Web  
2 For the most up-to-date resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
3 Any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the count-down message that appears on the screen  
4 If the Native HDMI is 1920x1080x60, the preferred mode will be defined as 1920x1080x60 (CEA-861)  
5 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 resolutions  
6 If the custom resolution is set to be the same as the default resolution, the scaler refers to the default resolution  
7 The best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios  
8 Scales the picture to fill the entire output screen  
9 Shows the picture without scaling it (pixel-to-pixel mapping)  
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Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
H-Pan1  
V-Pan1  
H-Zoom1  
V-Zoom1  
Zoom  
Horizontal pan -16 to 16  
Vertical pan -16 to 16  
Horizontal zoom -8 to 8  
Vertical zoom -8 to 8  
Set the Zoom2 100%, 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 275%, 300%,  
325%, 350%, 375%, 400%, Custom  
0
0
0
0
100%  
Custom  
Zoom3  
Set the Zoom  
From 0 to 32 (this range is equivalent to 100% to  
400%)  
Zoom H-Pan4  
Zoom V-Pan4  
-16 to 16  
0
0
-16 to 16  
HQV Color  
Setting  
Color saturation Adjust RGB and CMY5 individually (-100 to 100)  
1 Available when selecting Custom aspect ratio  
2 The zoom feature is disabled when the aspect ratio is set to custom or when the PIP feature is on  
3 This function is available after setting the Zoom to custom  
4 Not available if the zoom is set to 100%  
5 CMY means Cyan, Magenta and Yellow  
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The PIP Screen  
8.1.4  
Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen.  
Figure 12: PIP Screen  
Table 8: PIP Screen Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
On/Off  
Activate/deactivate the PIP  
feature1  
On/Off  
Off  
Type  
Select the PIP type  
Picture-In-Picture,  
Picture-In-  
Picture  
Picture + Picture2 or Split  
PIP Source Select the PIP source3  
PIP Size  
Select the PIP size  
1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, or Custom  
1/4  
3
H-Position  
Set the horizontal position of the 0 to 128  
PIP on the display  
V-Position  
Set the vertical position of the  
PIP on the display  
0 to 128  
0
H-Size  
V-Size  
Frame  
Set custom size4  
1 to 255  
1 to 255  
On/Off  
14  
Set custom size4  
5
Turn the PIP frame on or off  
On  
Blue  
Frame Color Select the color of the PIP frame Red, Green or Blue  
1 When PIP is activated and that input is not connected, the PIP window will appear black. If the zoom function is ON, the  
OSD prompts “cancel zoom?"  
2 Maintains the aspect ratio  
3 When changing the PIP source, the display fades through black  
4 The actual range depends upon the input resolution  
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The Geometry Screen  
8.1.5  
Figure 13 and Table 9 define the Geometry screen, allowing the user  
flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface.  
Figure 13: Geometry Screen  
Table 9: Geometry Screen Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Application  
Location  
Select the output application  
Keystone, Anyplace or Rotation  
Front, Ceiling, Rear or Rear ceiling  
Keystone  
Front  
Select the location of the  
display  
Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal  
keystone1  
-40 to 40  
-30 to 30  
0
Vertical Keystone  
Adjust the vertical keystone2  
0
Diagonal Projection Move the location of each  
corner of the display  
Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left,  
Bottom Right or Reset (to reset  
diagonal projections settings)  
Top Left  
separately3  
Pincushion/Barrel  
Rotation  
Adjust the pincushion or  
barrel appearance of the  
screen4  
-20 to 20  
0
0
Rotate the display clockwise  
or counterclockwise (in 1°  
increments)  
-180 to 180  
Reset all  
Resets the geometry settings to their default values  
Table 10 defines the settings available for each application:  
Table 10: Available Settings for Each Application  
Application Available Settings  
Keystone  
Anyplace  
Rotation  
Location, horizontal keystone, vertical keystone, pincushion/barrel and Reset all  
Location, Diagonal Projection and Reset all  
Location, pincushion/barrel, Rotation and Reset all  
1 If the projector is located at an angle to the left or right of the screen  
2 If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen  
3 Horizontally and vertically  
4 For projection onto curved surfaces  
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The Setup Screen  
8.1.6  
Figure 14 and Table 11 define the Setup screen.  
Figure 14: Setup Screen  
Table 11: Setup Screen Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Save  
Save a profile  
Recall a profile  
From Profile 1 to Profile 8  
From Profile 1 to Profile 8  
Recall  
Slideshow  
Set speed for slide show (see section 8.1.7) Min, Low, Mid, Long, Max, Off  
Off  
Frame Lock  
Auto Image  
Locks the vertical refresh rate of the output  
to that of the input1,2  
On/Off  
Off  
Automatically adjust and align the picture  
each time one of the UXGA inputs is  
selected or if the UXGA input resolution has  
changed  
Manual, Auto  
Manual  
Switching  
Mode  
Select seamless switching (fade-through-  
Black) or fast switching which is faster but  
may cause glitches on the output (applies  
only when switching between analog inputs)  
Seamless, Fast  
Seamless  
Factory Reset Reset your VP-725xl to its preset default  
Confirm, Yes, No  
settings  
Advanced  
Setup  
Open the advanced setups (see Figure 15)  
Mode Set (see Table 12)  
Misc. (see Table 14)  
Input (see Table 15)  
Output (see Table 16)  
1 Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in the Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame  
synchronized  
2 In cases where the output resolution can support the vertical refresh rate of the input, the output refresh rate will change  
according to the input refresh rate  
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Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
EDID EEPROM EDID writing protection1  
Protect  
On/Off  
HDMI Switch  
Behavior  
Set to DVD/Normal or PC/Bypass  
Normal2/Bypass  
Normal  
8.1.7  
The Slideshow Feature  
The VP-725xl 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 JPEG3 images to a USB memory stick.  
The slides will appear in alphabetical order.  
2. Open the Setup menu and set the desired speed in the slideshow item  
and then close the menu.  
3. Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel.  
4. Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel.  
The slideshow begins at the set speed.  
You have to set the slideshow parameters before you run the slideshow  
You can control the slide show by pressing the:  
FREEZE button to pause  
USB button to play and stop the slideshow  
Up button to go to the previous slide  
Down button to go to the next slide  
1 When an EDID file update is required, set the EDID protection to OFF. Note that this function might not be available for  
old hardware versions. In this case, this feature will be grayed out  
2 Set to Normal for sources with HDCP. When in Normal operation, the unit sends a hot plug to the source for any  
Group/Scaler switching request. There might be some graphic cards that might shut OFF the VGA/HDMI output following  
the hot plug detection. To prevent this, set this parameter to the Bypass mode so the unit will not send a hot plug for switching  
request (the hot plug will be detected by the source only when plugging a physical connection). Note that this function might  
not be available for old hardware versions. In this case, this feature will be grayed out  
3 JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536  
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8.1.7.1 The Advanced Setup Screen  
Figure 15 to Figure 18, and Table 13 to Table 16 define the Advanced Setup  
screens.  
Figure 15: Advanced Setup Screen  
The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate  
when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions and refresh  
rate values (see Table 12).  
Table 12: Mode Set Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Mode 1  
Set mode 1  
1400x1050x60Hz  
1680x1050x60Hz  
1400x1050x60Hz  
Mode 2  
Mode 3  
Set mode 2  
Set mode 3  
1280x1024x75Hz  
1280x1024x76Hz  
1280x1024x75Hz  
1280x768x60Hz  
1280x768x60Hz  
1366x768x60Hz  
Table 13: OSD Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Menu Position  
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 30  
Figure 16: Misc Setup Screen  
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Table 14: Misc Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Selection/Range  
Default  
Logo  
Choose ON for the start up logo On, Off or Custom  
to appear on the screen  
Kramer Logo  
(On)  
OFF for it not to appear  
Set to Custom to download a  
custom Logo1 (Flash ROM)  
Blank Color  
Capture  
Set the blank color (the color that Black or Blue  
appears on the screen when the  
blank button is pressed)  
Blue  
Press to capture the desired  
image input2 to Flash ROM for  
using as a logo or as the  
background  
Prompts “Capture”  
The captured image is saved  
as the “Custom” background  
and/or logo  
Background  
Save Lock  
Set the background screen color Blue, Black, Custom3  
Default  
Off  
Set the Save Lock option to ON  
to save the lock status when the  
machine is powered down  
On/Off  
Input Lock  
Set the Input Lock to OFF so you On/Off  
can still use the SOURCE  
Off  
buttons on the front panel even  
when the lock button is on  
Firmware Download4 Download the firmware via the  
USB connection  
Select the correct file from the  
memory stick and Confirm  
Logo Download5  
Download a new logo via the  
USB connection  
Blank  
N/A  
N/A  
Freeze  
HDCP Setting  
Define whether the HDCP will  
follow the input or the output  
Follow Input6, Follow Output7 Follow  
output  
Overscan8  
Allows stretching of the outputted On, Off  
picture  
Off  
1 Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB  
2 The capture image size may not exceed 1280x1024  
3 Obtained via the Capture function  
4 Do not press any buttons during firmware download  
5 Available when input is not set to USB  
6 When Follow Input is selected, the Scaler changes its HDCP output setting (for the HDMI output) according to the HDCP  
of the input. This option is recommended when the HDMI Scaler output is connected to a splitter/switcher (in this mode,  
switching may not be glitch-free)  
7 When Follow Output is selected, the Scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it  
is connected. This ensures smooth switching, regardless of the input  
8 Enabled only for HD input resolutions  
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Figure 17: Input Setup Screen  
Table 15: Input Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Range  
Default  
HT  
Horizontal Total  
1344  
136  
HW  
HS  
Horizontal sync pulse width  
Horizontal active start point  
Horizontal active region  
Horizontal polarity  
296  
HA  
1024  
HP  
VT  
Vertical Total  
806  
6
VW  
VS  
Vertical sync pulse width  
Vertical active start point  
Vertical active region  
Vertical polarity  
35  
VA  
768  
VP  
OCLK  
Enable  
Apply  
Output clock  
65  
off  
N/A  
Press to apply settings  
Figure 18: Output Setup Screen  
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Table 16: Output Functions  
Setting  
Function  
Default  
HT  
Horizontal total  
1344  
136  
HW  
Horizontal sync pulse width  
Horizontal active start point  
Horizontal active region  
Horizontal polarity  
HS  
296  
HA  
1024  
HP  
VT  
Vertical total  
806  
6
VW  
Vertical sync pulse width  
Vertical active start point  
Vertical active region  
Vertical polarity  
VS  
35  
VA  
768  
VP  
OCLK  
Apply  
Set Current  
Output clock  
65  
Press to apply the settings  
N/A  
Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into  
the User Mode Setting  
8.1.8  
Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen  
From the Information screen (see Figure 19), 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 19: Information Screen  
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8.2 Operating via the LCD Display  
You can control the VP-725xl from the front panel high contrast LCD Display.  
You can operate the VP-725xl via the LCD Display, using the:  
Front panel OSD buttons: MENU, ENTER, -, +, UP and DOWN  
Infrared remote control transmitter (see section 8.3) keys: MENU, and the  
navigation keys  
For example, to set the Keystone to 6 via the LCD Display, using the front  
panel buttons, do the following:  
1. Turn the VP-725xl 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 20).  
Main Menu  
Input  
Main Menu  
Picture  
Main Menu  
Output  
Main Menu  
PIP  
Main Menu  
Geometry  
Geometry  
Application  
Application  
Keystone  
Adjusting the Horizontal Keystone  
To set the horizontal keystone, press the following:  
Geometry  
Horizontal Keystone  
Horizontal Keystone  
0
Horizontal Keystone  
6
1. MENU  
2. RIGHT, five times  
3. ENTER  
4. Select Application  
5. ENTER  
6. Select Horizontal Keystone  
7. ENTER  
8. Press + or - buttons to set to 6  
Figure 20: Example of how to use the LCD Display  
8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter  
You can control the VP-725xl 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 Figure 21 and Table 17:  
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Table 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter  
Functions  
Key  
Function  
Freeze  
Pauses the output video  
Cycles power  
Power  
Toggles between a blank screen (blue or black  
screen) and the display  
Blank  
Mute  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
MIX  
Talk Over  
Over Ride  
PIP Size  
PIP  
SWAP  
Audio Level N/A  
Video Group Select the Video group operation mode  
Audio Group N/A  
Scaler  
Select the Scaler operation mode  
N/A  
Master  
Audio  
OSD  
Picture  
Auto-Image  
Menu  
Toggles the picture-in-picture function and  
illuminates/turns off the PIP button  
PIP  
PIP Size  
Toggles the PIP size  
VOL  
USB  
VOL  
+
Enter  
Toggles between the PIP content and the parent  
screen content  
SWAP  
PIP Source Selects the PIP source1  
Capture  
Assesses the image and improves the quality  
Auto Image accordingly, by automatically adjusting the phase,  
frequency and position  
VGA  
HDMI  
OSD  
Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu  
Open the Picture menu 2  
Picture  
Menu  
CV  
YC  
Opens the Main menu2  
Navigation  
arrows  
Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen (left,  
right, up and down, as well as the Enter arrow at  
the center)  
select the USB3 source  
YPbPr  
USB  
Capture an image to place as a logo or  
background  
Capture  
VGA  
HDMI  
CV  
selects the VGA (UXGA) source (from 1 to 4)  
selects the HDMI source (from 1 to 4)  
selects the CV source (from 1 to 4)  
YC  
selects the YC source (from 1 to 4)  
YPbPr  
selects the YPbPr (COMP) source (from 1 to 4)  
Figure 21: Infrared Remote  
Control Transmitter  
1 Press the PIP Source key and then an input key  
2 Opens the menu on the LCD display and if the OSD button illuminates, will open the relevant OSD  
3 JPEG files on a USB memory stick  
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Using Text Overlay  
8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port  
To control your VP-725xl via the Ethernet/Serial Port:  
Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-725xl to the Ethernet port of  
your PC1  
Download the Ethernet Application from our Web site on  
Install and configure the Ethernet Application  
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Using Text Overlay  
The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP)2.  
Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-725xl 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.  
Figure 22 and Table 18 define the Text Overlay Application Screen:  
Figure 22: TextOverlay Application Screen  
1 Or connect the serial port of your VP-725xl to the serial port of your PC (see section 6.3)  
2 You can download the latest software from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
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Using Text Overlay  
Table 18: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application  
Function  
Feature  
Parameter Setting Area  
Select the Text color  
Text Color Dropdown Box  
Set the text background color  
Background Color Dropdown Box  
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)  
Text Position – V-Position  
Set the vertical position of the text background on the display screen  
(Top, Center or Bottom)  
Communication Interface Area  
Connect/Disconnect  
Connect the machine or disconnect  
When selected, set the IP Address1 and Port to connect via Ethernet2  
TCP/IP Check box  
When selected, set the COM port and Baud Rate (9600) to connect via  
RS-232 Check box  
the RS-232 connector2  
Scrolling Mode Area  
Blank Time (Sec) Dropdown Box  
Speed Dropdown Box  
Mode  
Set the blank delay time (from 1 to 5)  
Set the speed at which the text moves on the display (from 1 to 5)  
Set to Still (fixed text) or Scrolling (text moves across the display)  
Send Text Area  
Message  
Type the desired text in the Message box  
Set the number of times that the text message will scroll across the  
screen3 (1 to 20), or set to Forever to repeat the text message  
continuously  
Repeat Dropdown Box  
After selecting the Static mode, use the H-Offset box to select the  
horizontal position of the text (Left Center or Right)  
H-Offset Dropdown Box  
Start Button  
Click to display the text on screen  
Click to stop scrolling on screen  
Click to quit the program  
Stop Button  
Quit Button  
Load Setting Button  
Save Setting Button  
Click to load a previously saved setting  
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  
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Technical Specifications  
10 Technical Specifications  
Table 19 includes the technical specifications:  
Table 19: Technical Specifications1 of the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler  
INPUTS:  
4 x CV 1Vpp/75on BNC connectors; 4 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75on 4-pin  
connectors; 4 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R or RGsB2) on BNC connectors; 4 x  
VGA (VGA through UXGA, RGBS or RGsB3) on 15-pin HD connectors; 4 x HDMI  
on HDMI connectors  
GROUP  
OUTPUTS:  
1x CV 1Vpp/75on a BNC connector; 1 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75on a 4-pin  
connector; 1 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R) on BNC connectors; 1 x VGA (VGA  
through UXGA) on a 15-pin HD connector; 1 x HDMI on an HDMI connector  
SCALED  
OUTPUTS:  
1x UXGA a 15-pin HD connector; 1 x RGBHV / YPbPr on BNC connectors; 1 x  
HDMI on an HDMI connector  
OUTPUT  
Native HDMI3, 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz, 800x600x50Hz, 800x600x60Hz,  
RESOLUTIONS5: 800x600x75Hz, 1024x768x50Hz, 1024x768x60Hz, 1024x768x75Hz,  
1280x768x50Hz, 1280x768x60Hz, 1280x720x60Hz, 1280x800x60Hz,  
1280x1024x50Hz, 1280x1024x60Hz, 1280x1024x75Hz, 1366x768x50Hz,  
1366x768x60Hz, 1400x1050x50Hz, 1400x1050x60Hz, 1600x1200x50Hz,  
1600x1200x60Hz, 1680x1050x60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz4,  
480px60Hz, 576px60Hz, 720px50Hz, 720px60Hz, 1080ix50Hz, 1080i 60Hz,  
1080px50Hz, 1080px60Hz, 1080p@24Hz or Custom  
CONTROL:  
Front panel buttons, IR remote control, RS-232, Ethernet; with OSD and front panel  
LCD  
ADDITIONAL  
CONTROLS:  
Freeze, zoom, different selectable vertical refresh rates, output image scaling,  
Picture-In-Picture, aspect ratio change, Geometry settings, text overlay, and so on  
POWER  
100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz 38VA  
SOURCE:  
DIMENSIONS:  
WEIGHT:  
19" x 9.3" x 3U W, D, H, rack mountable  
5.5kg (12.2lbs) approx.  
ACCESSORIES: IR remote control, power cord, rack “ears”, null-modem adaptor, control application  
programs via RS-232 (PC) and via Ethernet (i-Phone® and PC)  
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice  
2 Progressive and interlaced  
3 If the Native HDMI is 1920x1080x60, the preferred mode will be defined as 1920x1080x60(CEA-861)  
4 Reduced blanking  
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Technical Specifications  
Table 20: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal1  
Resolution  
Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes  
Resolution  
Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes  
640x480 (480p)  
640x480  
640x480  
640x480  
640x480  
720x400  
720x400  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
832x624  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x800  
1152x864  
60  
67  
72  
75  
85  
70  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
75  
60  
70  
75  
75  
85  
84  
75  
VESA  
Mac13  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
1152x870  
1152x900  
1152x900  
1280x720  
1280x800  
1280x960  
1280x960  
1280x768  
1280x1024  
1280x1024  
1280x1024  
1280x1024  
1366x768  
1440x900  
1400x1050  
1400x1050  
1600x1200  
1680x1050  
1920x1080  
1920x1200  
75  
66  
76  
60  
60  
60  
85  
60  
60  
75  
76  
85  
60  
60  
60  
75  
60  
60  
60  
60  
Mac21  
Sun  
Sun  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Sun  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Mac16  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Mac19  
VESA  
Sun  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Table 21: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal  
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60  
Standard  
Table 22: Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace)  
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark  
1080i  
1080i  
1080p  
1080p  
1080P  
720p  
720p  
480i  
60  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
50  
60  
50  
24fps  
60  
50  
60  
480p  
576i  
60  
50  
576p  
50  
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Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal  
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark  
1080i  
1080i  
1080p  
1080p  
720p  
720p  
480i  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
50  
50  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
YPbPr  
480p  
576i  
576p  
Table 24: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output Signal  
Vertical  
Frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Frequency (Hz)  
Resolution  
Remark  
Resolution  
Remark  
640x480  
60  
75  
50  
60  
75  
50  
60  
75  
60  
50  
60  
60  
50  
60  
75  
50  
VESA  
VESA  
1366x768  
1400x1050  
1400x1050  
1600x1200  
1600x1200  
1920x1080  
1920x1200  
1680x1050  
1080i  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
50  
50  
60  
VESA  
640x480  
800x600  
VESA  
800x600  
VESA  
VESA  
800x600  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1280x720  
1280x768  
1280x768  
1280x800  
1280x1024  
1280x1024  
1280x1024  
1366x768  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
1080i  
VESA  
VESA  
720p  
720p  
Comp/YPbPr  
480p  
VESA  
VESA  
576p  
1080p  
1080p  
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VP-725xl Communication Protocol  
11 VP-725xl Communication Protocol  
Communication Confirmation:  
Send: CR  
Reply: CR>  
Set and Get command:  
Set Command: YControl_TypeFunctionParamCR  
Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR>  
Get Command: YControl_TypeFunctionCR  
Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR>  
Example 1 (select VGA1 as video input channel):  
"Y01570CR"  
"Z01570CR>"  
Example 2 (get selected current input channel):  
"Y1157CR"  
"Z11570CR>" (0 = VGA 1)  
Definition:  
: ASCII Code 0x20  
CR: ASCII Code 0x0D  
After set type Command setting, system will respond a string as “Done”.  
The default data rate is 9600 Baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.  
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VP-725xl Communication Protocol  
Table 25 includes the Communication Protocol:  
Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725xl  
Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
0: Auto  
1: RGB  
2: YUV  
0
1
5
Input Color Format  
0: Auto  
1: NTSC  
2: PAL  
3: PAL-M  
4: PAL-N  
5: NTSC 4.43  
6: SECAM  
7: PAL-60  
0
1
6
Input Video Standard  
Input H-Position (the parameter range is set  
according to the input mode)  
0
0
0
1
1
1
7
8
9
0 ~ 400  
0 ~ 100  
-50 ~ 50  
Input V-Position (the parameter range is set  
according to the input mode)  
Input Frequency (the parameter range is set  
according to the input mode)  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
-
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
0 ~ 31  
Input Phase  
N/A  
Input Auto Image  
Picture Brightness  
Picture Contrast  
Picture Color  
1
1
1
1
1
-50 ~ 50  
-50 ~ 50  
-50 ~ 50  
-180 ~ 180  
-50 ~ 50  
Picture Hue  
Picture Sharpness  
0: Gamma 1  
1: Gamma 2  
2: Gamma 3  
3: Gamma 4  
4: Gamma 5  
0
1
17  
Picture Output Gamma  
0: Auto  
1: Video  
2: Film  
0
0
1
1
18  
19  
Picture Film Mode  
0: Off  
1: Low  
2: Medium  
3: High  
0: Off  
Picture Temporal NR  
1: Low  
2: Medium  
3: High  
0: Off  
0
0
0
1
1
1
20  
21  
22  
Picture Mosquito NR  
Picture Block NR  
1: On  
0: Off  
1: Low  
2: Medium  
3: High  
Picture Detail Enhancement  
0: Off  
1: Low  
2: High  
Picture Luma Transition Enhance  
Picture Chroma Transition Enhance  
0
0
1
1
23  
24  
0: Off  
1: Low  
2: High  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
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. 1280x720@60Hz  
12: 1280x800@60Hz  
13: 1280x1024@50Hz  
14: 1280x1024@60Hz  
15: 1280x1024@75Hz  
16: 1366x768@50Hz  
17: 1366x768@60Hz  
18: 1400x1050@50Hz  
19: 1400x1050@60Hz  
20: 1600x1200@50Hz  
21: 1600x1200@60Hz  
22: 1680x1050@60Hz  
23: 1920x1080@60Hz  
24: 1920x1200@60Hz  
25: 480p@60Hz  
0
1
25  
Output Resolution  
26: 576p@60Hz  
27: 720p@50Hz  
28: 720p@60Hz  
29: 1080i@50Hz  
30: 1080i@60Hz  
31: 1080p@50Hz  
32: 1080p@60Hz  
33: 1080p@24Hz  
96: Custom1  
97: Custom2  
98: Custom3  
99: Custom4  
0: Auto  
1: HDMI  
2: DVI  
0
0
1
1
26  
27  
Output HDMI Type  
Aspect Ratio  
0: Best Fit  
1: Letterbox  
2: Follow Output  
3: Virtual Wide  
4: Follow Input  
5: Custom  
-16 ~ 16  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
28  
29  
30  
31  
H-Pan  
-16 ~ 16  
V-Pan  
-8 ~ 8  
H-Zoom  
V-Zoom  
-8 ~ 8  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
0: 100%  
1: 150%  
2: 200%  
3: 225%  
4: 250%  
5: 275%  
6: 300%  
7: 325%  
8: 350%  
9: 375%  
10: 400%  
11: Custom  
0
1
32  
Zoom  
0
0
0
1
1
1
33  
34  
35  
0 ~ 32  
Custom Zoom  
Zoom H-Pan  
Zoom V-Pan  
-16 ~ 16  
-16 ~ 16  
0: Off  
1: On  
0
1
36  
PIP On/Off  
0: Picture-In-Picture  
1: Picture + Picture  
2: Split  
0
1
37  
PIP Type  
0: VGA1  
1: VGA2  
2: VGA3  
3: VGA4  
4: HDMI1  
5: HDMI2  
6: HDMI3  
7: HDMI4  
8: COMP1  
9: COMP2  
10: COMP3  
11: COMP4  
12: YC1  
0
1
38  
PIP Source  
13: YC2  
14: YC3  
15: YC4  
16: CV1  
17: CV2  
18: CV3  
19: CV4  
0: 1/25  
1: 1/16  
2: 1/9  
0
1
39  
PIP Size  
3: 1/4  
4: Custom  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
40  
41  
42  
43  
0 ~ 128  
0 ~ 128  
1 ~ 255  
1 ~ 255  
PIP H-Position  
PIP V-Position  
PIP H-Size  
PIP V-Size  
0: Off  
1: On  
0
1
44  
PIP Frame  
0: Red  
0
1
45  
1: Green  
2: Blue  
PIP Frame Color  
0
0
1
1
49  
50  
-40~0~+40  
Audio Bass (not available for VP-725xl)  
Audio Treble (not available for VP-725xl)  
-40~0~+40  
0
0
1
1
51  
52  
-25~25  
Audio Balance (not available for VP-725xl)  
Audio Loudness (not available for VP-725xl)  
0: Off  
1: On  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
0: Dynamic  
1: User Define  
0
1
53  
54  
Audio Delay (not available for VP-725xl)  
0
1
0~340 (step 2)  
Audio User Delay (not available for VP-725xl)  
0: No audio  
1: VGA1  
2: VGA2  
3: VGA3  
4: VGA4  
5: HDMI1  
6: HDMI2  
7: HDMI3  
8: HDMI4  
9: COMP1  
10: COMP2  
11: COMP3  
12: COMP4  
13: YC1  
Audio Input For USB (Not available for VP-725xl)  
(HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 are Not Allowed)  
0
1
55  
14: YC2  
15: YC3  
16: YC4  
17: CV1  
18: CV2  
19: CV3  
20: CV4  
0: Keystone  
1: Anyplace  
2: Rotation  
0
0
1
1
56  
57  
Geometry Application  
Geometry Location  
0: Front  
1: Ceiling  
2: Rear  
3: Rear ceiling  
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
-40 ~ 40  
Geometry Horizontal Keystone  
-30~30  
Geometry Vertical Keystone  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Top Left H  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Top Left V  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Top Right H  
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
-
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
-2000~2000  
N/A  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Top Right V  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Left H  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Left V  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right H  
Geometry Diagonal Projection - Bottom Right V  
Geometry Diagonal Projection – Reset  
0
0
0
1
1
-
69  
70  
71  
-20 ~ 20  
Geometry Pincushion/Barrel  
Geometry Rotation  
-180 ~ 180  
N/A  
Geometry Reset all  
0: Profile 1  
1: Profile 2  
2: Profile 3  
3: Profile 4  
4: Profile 5  
5: Profile 6  
6: Profile 7  
7: Profile 8  
0
-
72  
Save Setting  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
Recall Setting  
Frame Lock  
0: Profile 1  
1: Profile 2  
2: Profile 3  
3: Profile 4  
4: Profile 5  
5: Profile 6  
6: Profile 7  
7: Profile 8  
0: Off  
0
-
73  
0
1
74  
1: On  
0
-
-
75  
76  
N/A  
Factory Reset  
1
N/A  
Firmware Revision  
0: 1400x1050x60  
1: 1680x1050x60  
0: 1280x1024x75  
1: 1280x1024x76  
0: Center  
0
0
1
1
77  
78  
Mode Set – Mode 1  
Mode Set – Mode 2  
1: Top Left  
2: Top Right  
3: Bottom Left  
4: Bottom Right  
0
1
79  
OSD Menu Position  
0: 5 sec  
1: 10 sec  
2: 20 sec  
3: 30 sec  
4: 60 sec  
5: 90 sec  
6: Off  
0
0
1
1
80  
81  
OSD Time Out  
0: Off  
1: On  
Logo  
2: Custom  
0: Black  
1: Blue  
0
0
1
-
82  
83  
Blank Color  
Capture  
N/A  
0: Black  
1: Blue  
0
1
84  
Background  
2: Custom  
0: Off  
1: On  
0
0
1
1
85  
86  
Save Lock  
Input Lock  
0: Off  
1: On  
0: Blank & Mute  
1: Blank  
2: Mute  
Blank key function  
If there is no Audio board, parameters = 0 / 2 are  
not allowed  
0
0
1
1
87  
88  
0: Freeze & Mute  
1: Freeze  
2: Mute  
Freeze key function  
If there is no Audio board, parameters = 0 / 2 are  
not allowed  
0: Off  
1: On  
0
0
0
1
1
1
89  
90  
91  
Freeze  
Blank  
0: Off  
1: On  
0: Off  
1: On  
Power  
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
92  
93  
94  
95  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Info  
Menu  
Top  
Down  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
96  
Parameter  
Description  
0
-
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Volume- (left - button) not available for VP-725xl  
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
97  
Volume+ (right + button) not available for VP-725xl  
98  
Enter  
99  
Picture  
Swap  
100  
0: Off  
1: On  
0
0
1
1
101  
102  
Mute (not available for VP-725xl)  
Lock  
0: Off  
1: On  
0: 640x480 60  
1: 640x480 67, Mac13  
2: 640x480 72  
3: 640x480 75  
4: 640x480 85  
5: 720x400 70  
6: 720x400 85  
7: 800x600 56  
8: 800x600 60  
9: 800x600 72  
10: 800x60075  
11: 800x600 85  
12: 832x62475, Mac16  
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  
23: 1280x960, 60  
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 60  
-
1
103  
Main Input status  
35: 1080i 50  
36: 1080p 60  
37: 1080p 50  
38: 720p  
39: 720p  
40: 480i  
41: 480p  
42: 576i  
43: 576p  
60  
50  
44: 1280x800 60 (R)  
45: 1920x1200 60  
46: 1920x1080 60  
47: 1280x720 60  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
48: 1080p 24  
49: 1280x800 60  
50: 1440x900 60  
51: 1440x900 60(R)  
52: 1280x768 (R)  
53: 1680x1050 60 (R)  
54: 1366x768 60  
55: 1366x768 60 (R)  
94: Custom1  
95: Custom2  
96: Custom3  
97: Custom4  
98: No Input detected  
99: other  
101: NTSC  
102: PAL  
103: PAL-M  
104: PAL-N  
105: NTSC 4.43  
106: SECAM  
107: PAL-60  
0: 640x480 60  
1: 640x480 67, Mac13  
2: 640x480 72  
3: 640x480 75  
4: 640x480 85  
5: 720x400 70  
6: 720x400 85  
7: 800x600 56  
8: 800x600 60  
9: 800x600 72  
10: 800x600 75  
11: 800x600 85  
12: 832x624 75, Mac16  
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  
23: 1280x960 60,  
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 60  
-
1
104  
PIP Input status  
35: 1080i 50  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
36: 1080p 60  
37: 1080p 50  
38: 720p  
39: 720p  
40: 480i  
41: 480p  
42: 576i  
43: 576p  
60  
50  
44: 1280x800 60 (R)  
45: 1920x1200 60  
46: 1920x1080 60  
47: 1280x720 60  
48: 1080p 24  
49: 1280x800 60  
50: 1440x900 60  
51: 1440x900 60(R)  
52: 1280x768 60(R)  
53: 1680x1050 60 (R)  
54: 1366x768 60  
55: 1366x768 60 (R)  
94: Custom1  
95: Custom2  
96: Custom3  
97: Custom4  
98: No Input detected  
99: other  
101: NTSC  
102: PAL  
103: PAL-M  
104: PAL-N  
105: NTSC 4.43  
106: SECAM  
107: PAL-60  
512~3071  
0
1
105  
106  
107  
Advance Input Mode: HT  
Advance Input Mode: HW  
Advance Input Mode: HS  
0
0
1
1
32~(HS-48)  
80~(HT-HA-12)  
640~1920  
0
0
1
1
108  
109  
Advance Input Mode: HA  
Advance Input Mode: HP  
<= (HT-92)  
0: Negative polarity  
1: Positive polarity  
384~2047  
0
0
0
1
1
1
110  
111  
112  
Advance Input Mode: VT  
Advance Input Mode: VW  
Advance Input Mode: VS  
2~(HS-13)  
15~(VT-VA-1)  
480~1200  
<= (VT-16)  
0
0
1
1
113  
114  
Advance Input Mode: VA  
Advance Input Mode: VP  
0: Negative polarity  
1: Positive polarity  
25 < OCLK < 165  
25 < OCLK < 165  
0: Off  
0
0
1
1
115  
116  
Advance Input Mode: OCLK(Integer)  
Advance Input Mode: OCLK(Decimal)  
0
1
117  
Advance Input Mode: Enable  
1: On  
0
0
0
0
-
118  
119  
120  
121  
N/A  
Advance Input Mode: Save  
Advance Output Mode: HT  
Advance Output Mode: HW  
Advance Output Mode: HS  
1
1
1
512~3071  
32~(HS-48)  
80~(HT-HA-12)  
640~1920  
0
1
122  
Advance Output Mode: HA  
<= (HT-92)  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
0: Negative polarity  
1: Positive polarity  
384~2047  
2~(HS-13)  
15~(VT-VA-1)  
480~1200  
<= (VT-16)  
0: Negative polarity  
1: Positive polarity  
25 < OCLK < 165  
25 < OCLK < 165  
N/A  
0
1
123  
Advance Output Mode: HP  
0
0
0
1
1
1
124  
125  
126  
Advance Output Mode: VT  
Advance Output Mode: VW  
Advance Output Mode: VS  
0
0
1
1
127  
128  
Advance Output Mode: VA  
Advance Output Mode: VP  
0
0
0
0
1
1
-
129  
130  
131  
132  
Advance Output Mode: OCLK(Integer)  
Advance Output Mode: OCLK(Decimal)  
Advance Output Mode: Save  
-
N/A  
Advance Output Mode: Set Current  
0: Follow Output  
1: Follow Input  
0: Custom1  
1: Custom2  
2: Custom3  
3: Custom4  
0: Custom1  
1: Custom2  
2: Custom3  
3: Custom4  
0: Off  
0
1
1
135  
HDCP Setting  
0
136  
Advance Input Mode: Custom Input  
0
1
137  
Advance Output Mode: Custom Output  
0
0
0
1
1
1
138  
139  
140  
Overscan  
1: On  
0: Seamless  
1: Fast  
Switching Mode  
Auto Image Mode  
0: Manual  
1: Auto  
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
N/A  
Slideshow Start  
Slideshow Stop  
Slideshow Pause  
Slideshow Next  
Slideshow Previous  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
0: Min  
1: Low  
2: Mid  
3: Long  
0
1
146  
Slideshow  
4: Max  
5: Off  
0: 1280x768x60  
1: 1366x768x60  
0: Off  
0
0
1
1
147  
148  
Mode Set – Mode 3  
EDID Write Protect  
1: On  
Group / Master SELECT  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group /  
0: Video Group  
1: Audio Group  
2: AV Group  
3: Scaler  
0
1
1
151  
152  
AV Group  
4: Master Audio  
5: Master AV  
If there is no Audio board, parameters = 1 / 2 / 4 / 5  
are not allowed  
0: VGA1  
1: VGA2  
2: VGA3  
3: VGA4  
Select VGA group channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group /  
AV Group  
0
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
153  
Parameter  
Description  
Select HDMI group channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group /  
AV Group  
0: HDMI1  
1: HDMI2  
2: HDMI3  
3: HDMI4  
0
1
Select COMP group channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT Video Group / Audio Group /  
0: COMP1  
1: COMP2  
2: COMP3  
3: COMP4  
0
0
0
1
1
1
154  
AV Group  
Select YC group channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group /  
AV Group  
0: YC1  
1: YC2  
2: YC3  
3: YC4  
155  
Select CV group channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Video Group / Audio Group /  
AV Group  
0: CV1  
1: CV2  
2: CV3  
3: CV4  
156  
0: VGA1  
1: VGA2  
2: VGA3  
3: VGA4  
4: HDMI1  
5: HDMI2  
6: HDMI3  
7: HDMI4  
8: COMP1  
9: COMP2  
10: COMP3  
11: COMP4  
12: YC1  
Select Master Input channel  
Note :  
Error when SELECT ≠ Scaler / Master Audio /  
0
1
157  
Master AV  
13: YC2  
14: YC3  
15: YC4  
16: CV1  
17: CV2  
18: CV3  
19: CV4  
20: USB  
0: All Off  
1: Override  
2: Mix  
0
1
158  
MIC Control (not available for VP-725xl)  
3: Talk Over  
0
0
0
1
1
1
159  
160  
161  
-30 ~ +10  
-30 ~ 10  
VGA Group In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
VGA Group Out Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
HDMI Group In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
-30 ~ +10  
HDMI Group Out Volume (not available for  
VP-725xl)  
0
0
0
1
1
1
162  
163  
164  
-30 ~ 10  
-30 ~ +10  
-30 ~ 10  
COMP Group In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
COMP Group Out Volume (not available for  
VP-725xl)  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
170  
171  
-30 ~ +10  
-30 ~ 10  
YC Group In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
YC Group Out Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
CV Group In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
CV Group Out Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
Master In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
Master Out Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
MIC In Volume (not available for VP-725xl)  
-30 ~ +10  
-30 ~ 10  
-30 ~ +10  
-100 ~ 24  
-100 ~ 24  
0: OSD ON = disable  
1: OSD ON = enable  
0
1
172  
To Enable / Disable OSD ON  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
173  
Parameter  
Description  
Hot key PIP source select, same as remote control  
key  
- PIP Source  
0: Pip source select = 0  
1: Pip source select = 1  
0
1
Hot key PIP size, same as remote control key  
- PIP Size  
Note: For set function command, parameter will be  
ignore  
0: 1/25 (for Get Command)  
1: 1/16 (for Get Command)  
2: 1/9 (for Get Command)  
3: 1/4 (for Get Command)  
0
1
174  
Hot key Master Audio, same as remote control /  
Keypad  
0
0
0
-
-
-
175  
176  
177  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
- Master Audio of SELECT (not available for  
VP-725xl)  
Hot key Scaler, same as remote control / Keypad  
- Scaler of SELECT  
Hot key Audio Group, same as remote control /  
Keypad  
- Audio Group of SELECT (not available for  
VP-725xl)  
Hot key Video Group, same as remote control /  
Keypad  
0
0
-
178  
179  
N/A  
- Video Group of SELECT (not available for  
VP-725xl)  
Hot key Audio Level , same as remote control /  
Keypad  
- Audio Level  
Note : parameter must be in the range of  
10 ~ 13, or it will have no effect  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
10: Audio Level = Master In  
11: Audio Level = Master Out  
12: Audio Level = Mic In  
13: Audio Level = Off  
1
Hot key Override, same as remote control / Keypad  
- Override  
0
0
-
-
180  
181  
N/A  
N/A  
Hot key Talk Over, same as remote control / Keypad  
- Talk Over  
Hot key Mix, same as remote control / Keypad  
- Mix  
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
182  
183  
184  
185  
186  
187  
188  
189  
190  
191  
192  
193  
194  
N/A  
N/A  
VGA Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
VGA Group Output Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
HDMI Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
HDMI Group Output Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
COMP Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
COMP Group Output Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
YC Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
YC Group Output Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
CV Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
CV Group Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
MASTER Group Output Volume Increase  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
MASTER Group Output Volume Decrease  
(not available for VP-725xl)  
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Control Type  
Set Get  
Function  
Parameter  
Description  
0
1
195  
196  
197  
198  
199  
200  
-100 ~ +100  
HQV Color Setting - Red  
HQV Color Setting - Green  
HQV Color Setting - Blue  
HQV Color Setting - Cyan  
HQV Color Setting - Magenta  
HQV Color Setting - Yellow  
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
-100 ~ +100  
-100 ~ +100  
-100 ~ +100  
-100 ~ +100  
-100 ~ +100  
0 : DVD/Normal  
1 : PC/Bypass  
0 : DVD/Normal  
1 : PC/Bypass  
0 : DVD/Normal  
1 : PC/Bypass  
0 : Normal  
HDMI1 Switching Behavior, not available for old HW  
versions  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
201  
202  
203  
204  
HDMI2 Switching Behavior, not available for old HW  
versions  
HDMI3 Switching Behavior, not available for old HW  
versions  
HDMI4 Switching Behavior, not available for old HW  
versions  
1 : Bypass (Win7)  
11.1  
Error Codes  
Table 26: The Error Codes  
Error code  
Description  
ERR 1  
ERR 2  
ERR 3  
ERR 4  
ERR 5  
ERR 6  
ERR 7  
ERR 8  
Unknown command  
Unknown function  
Unavailable function  
Unknown control type  
Unavailable get function  
Unavailable set function  
Unavailable parameter  
Too few arguments  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the  
following terms.  
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY  
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.  
WHO IS PROTECTED?  
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.  
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered  
by thewarranty:  
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are  
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site  
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID  
IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.  
3. Damage, deterioration ormalfunctionresultingfrom:  
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning orotheractsofnature  
ii) Product modification, orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct  
iii) Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer  
iv) Anyshipment oftheproduct(claims must bepresentedtothe carrier)  
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct  
vi) Anyothercause, whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect  
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct  
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR  
Wewill pay laborand material expensesforcovered items.Wewill notpayforthefollowing:  
1. Removal orinstallationscharges.  
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the  
responsibility oftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproduct was purchased.  
3. Shipping charges.  
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE  
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.  
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty  
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,  
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).  
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.  
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES  
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to  
the length of this warranty.  
EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES  
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall  
not beliable for:  
1. Damage to otherproperty caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss ofuseof theproduct, loss  
oftime, commercialloss; or:  
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations andexclusions maynot applytoyou.  
Thiswarranty gives youspecificlegalrights, andyou may alsohaveotherrights, which varyfromplacetoplace.  
NOTE:Allproducts returned to Kramerforservicemust havepriorapproval.Thismay be obtained fromyourdealer.  
Thisequipment has been testedtodeterminecompliancewith therequirements of:  
EN-50081:  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);  
genericemissionstandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercial and lightindustry"  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustryenvironment".  
FCC* Rules and Regulations:  
EN-50082:  
CFR-47:  
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices  
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”  
CAUTION!  
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or  
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the  
equipment.  
UsethesuppliedDCpowersupply to feed power to themachine.  
Pleaseuserecommended interconnection cablestoconnect themachineto other components.  
* FCCand CEapproved using STPcable(fortwisted pairproducts)  
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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.  
Caution  
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