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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-727

Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler

Summary of Contents for VP-727

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 727 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler...

Page 2: ...19 8 4 1 Selecting the PIP Source 19 8 4 2 Activating the PIP 19 8 4 3 PIP Characteristics 20 8 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 20 8 6 Using Text Overlay 21 8 6 1 Downloading the TextOverlay...

Page 3: ...igure 3 Connecting the VP 727 11 Figure 4 Connecting the INPUTS an example 12 Figure 5 Connecting the PREVIEW OUT PROGRAM OUT Connectors 13 Figure 6 Connecting the PC 14 Figure 7 RJ 45 PINOUT 15 Figur...

Page 4: ...n 22 Table 6 Number of Buffers Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height 23 Table 7 TextOverlay Parameters 24 Table 8 Preview and Program Setting OSD Menus 27 Table 9 User Mode Setting Definitions...

Page 5: ...w option Projection systems in conference rooms board rooms auditoriums hotels and churches Presentations requiring seamless switching between inputs using special effects cuts and fades The package i...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP 727...

Page 7: ...etermining how the scaled output will look before displaying live during a presentation as well as for setting the special effects that harmonize the transition when changing between sources Both outp...

Page 8: ...e sync Features multiple color space outputting RGB or YUV selectable Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format prov...

Page 9: ...uality 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 hol...

Page 10: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 727 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler 6 Figure 1 VP 727 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Front Panel...

Page 11: ...Selects a CORNER transition effect 6 20 OSD Button Activates deactivates access to the OSD Menu 21 Toggles within each level 2 command increases the range by one step 22 Moves up one step in the same...

Page 12: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 727 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler 8 Figure 2 VP 727 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Rear Panel...

Page 13: ...nnector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics acceptor 45 PREVIEW OUT DVI Connector Connects to the DVI D digital video interface graphics acceptor 46 VGA HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA an...

Page 14: ...nd supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable...

Page 15: ...sources a CV source a Y C source a component video source an HDTV source and an RGBCs source as the example in Figure 4 shows Figure 3 shows an example of how to connect1 the rear panel of the VP 727...

Page 16: ...NPUT 4 connectors A component source for example a Betacam video player to the R PR G Y CV and B PB C BNC INPUT 5 connectors An HDTV satellite receiver source to the R PR G Y CV and B PB C BNC INPUT 6...

Page 17: ...ital display VGA HD15F connector to the analog display R PR G Y B PB HS and VS BNC OUTPUT connectors to the display Figure 5 Connecting the PREVIEW OUT PROGRAM OUT Connectors 4 Connect the power cord1...

Page 18: ...for upgrading the firmware To connect a PC to a VP 727 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 727 unit to the Null mod...

Page 19: ...VP 727 via the ETHERNET port do the following Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP 727 to the LAN port of your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 3 and Figure 7 define Table 3 Cro...

Page 20: ...de 2 EIA TIA 568B Side 1 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Orange White 1 Orange White 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 Green White 3 Green White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Green 6 Green 7 Brown White...

Page 21: ...B PB HS and VS Using the PREVIEW output you can See how the scaled output will look before displaying live during a presentation As the example in Figure 8 illustrates after seeing how the RGB source...

Page 22: ...S source is connected to input 2 and an HD Component input 3 Set the OSD Settings as follows source is connected to Figure 8 Example showing the use of the PREVIEW and PROGRAM Output The transition ca...

Page 23: ...ed graphic PIP source over a video source3 8 4 1 Selecting the PIP Source Select the PIP source from channel 1 to 8 via the PIP source command in both the Preview Setting OSD screen and or the Program...

Page 24: ...the front panel buttons lock your VP 727 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism When the front panel is locked control is still available via RS 232 the ETHERNET and or the CONTROL connector To l...

Page 25: ...ith a rich feature set including text color and speed transparency text position and repetition Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP Before running this program you have to...

Page 26: ...ort to connect via Ethernet2 RS 232 Check box When selected set the COM port and Baud Rate 115200 for VP 727 to connect via the RS 232 connector2 VP725 Check box Select VP725 when connected to a VP 72...

Page 27: ...from our Web site1 and follow the on screen instructions 8 6 2 Setting the Text Message The text overlay parameters can be set before or after pressing the red Connect button You can set the followin...

Page 28: ...ecting the TextOverlay Program To connect the TextOverlay program do the following 1 Open the TextOverlay program The TextOverlay application screen appears2 2 Select the VP 727 check box 3 Select the...

Page 29: ...ay If you need to change any of the settings while the text message is running do so according to section 8 6 2 To disconnect the TextOverlay program press the green Disconnect button or press the Qui...

Page 30: ...nt panel or the Menu key on the infra red remote control transmitter displays the first OSD screen1 the Preview Setting screen If the OSD is off pressing the MENU button on the front panel or the Menu...

Page 31: ...o full screen Native lets you set the native resolution according to the specifications of the plasma screen or projector 4 3 Output the width to height ratio is 4 3 or User Define Location selects th...

Page 32: ...tput Test Pattern Screens Figure 12 illustrates the Test Pattern screens1 32 Gray Ramp Sharpness Red Green Blue White Black Chessboard Color Bar Aspect Ratio RGB Gray Ramp Gamma Check Figure 12 Test P...

Page 33: ...al HW Horizontal sync pulse width HS Horizontal active start point HA Horizontal active region HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total VW Vertical sync pulse width VS Vertical active start point VA V...

Page 34: ...tion as Table 10 defines Table 10 Transition Effect Option Commands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Effect Cut Fade Diagonal Wipe Circle Square Corner Chessboard Mode Swap Follow Speed Range 1 to 5 Default 3...

Page 35: ...TCP IP Setting OSD Feature Function DHCP 3 Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged in...

Page 36: ...ut Lock The Input Lock complements the Panel Lock1 When set to On the Input Lock function is used to select whether the 8x2 Input buttons and the TAKE button are included in the buttons which are lock...

Page 37: ...ng via the Front Panel LCD Display You can control the VP 727 PREVIEW output from the front panel high contrast LCD Display using the Front panel OSD buttons MENU ENTER and Infra red remote control tr...

Page 38: ...ss saturation auto gain and auto image Freeze Freezes the output video image Blank Displays a blank screen PIP Separate keys for PREVIEW PROGRAM Outputs Selects the picture in picture function Save Sa...

Page 39: ...pond to the installation wizard prompts 5 Restart your system 9 4 2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection Double click the VP727 Ethernet AP exe icon The VP727 Ethernet Application main dialog box appea...

Page 40: ...umber Add Press to manually add an IP Number or set up the RS 232 COM port Save Press to save Server settings Load Press to load Server settings To search for devices click the Auto Scan button Figure...

Page 41: ...a set of control buttons which enable you to operate and control the machine via the Ethernet or serial ports according to the configuration 2 Press one of the eight orange buttons 1 to 8 that appear...

Page 42: ...the machine When clicking the Kramer icon on the top right the AP information appears including the version number By pressing the Remote Control button on the Control tab you can operate the machine...

Page 43: ...connector 1 x VGA VGA through UXGA on an HD15F connector 1 x RGBHV YPbPr on BNC connectors CONTROLS Front panel buttons high contrast LCD IR remote control ETHERNET RS 232 and RS 485 optional T bar re...

Page 44: ...am N CRDoneCR Get Command Y Control_Type Function CR Example 1 Y 0 45 32 CR set Preview Contrast value as 32 Z 0 45 32 CR CR command setting success 2 Y 1 78 CR get current Preview output resolution Z...

Page 45: ...28 Program Ch3 0 29 Program Ch4 0 30 Program Ch5 0 31 Program Ch6 0 32 Program Ch7 0 33 Program Ch8 0 34 Preview Ch1 0 35 Preview Ch2 0 36 Preview Ch3 0 37 Preview Ch4 0 38 Preview Ch5 0 39 Preview C...

Page 46: ...Ver Zoom 0 1 69 32 32 Preview Scale Aspect Ratio Hor Pan 0 1 70 32 32 Preview Scale Aspect Ratio Ver Pan 0 1 71 0 Off 1 On Preview PIP On Off 0 1 72 0 Channel 1 1 Channel 2 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 C...

Page 47: ...rogram Color ICC Y 0 1 112 0 30 Program Color Gamma 0 1 113 32 32 Program Color Color Temp 0 1 114 0 Off 1 150 2 200 3 225 4 250 5 275 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 Program Scale Zoom Ratio 0 1 115 6...

Page 48: ...Transition Speed 0 1 148 0 Top left 1 Bottom left 2 Top right 3 Bottom right Transition Diagonal Option 0 1 149 0 Left to right 1 Right to left 2 Up 3 Down Transition Wipe Option 0 1 150 0 In 1 Out Tr...

Page 49: ...l Control Type Set Get F Param1 Param2 Param3 Function Description 1 212 0 3267 1 ON 0 OFF bit 0 Chessboard bit 1 Panel lock bit 2 Menu bit 3 Enter bit 4 Left bit 5 Up bit 6 Down bit 7 Right bit 8 OSD...

Page 50: ...NA 0 Transparency 1 Partial Transparency 2 Normal 8 Background RGB Color T1AE5 R G B RGB color 0 255 9 Background Partial Transparency Color T1BE4 R G B RGB color 0 255 10 TextOverlay On T1CE3 NA NA N...

Page 51: ...riginal 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...

Page 52: ...or 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 commen...

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