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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Connecting the VP-727T 

 

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7  Connecting the VP-727T 

To connect the 

VP-727T

 to up to four 

VP-727

 machines, as the example in 

Figure 7 illustrates

1

, do the following

2

1.  Connect the “TO VP-727”  RS-485 3-PIN

 

terminal block ports of the 

VP-727T

, as follows (see section 7.1): 

 

MACH. # 1 

to the RS-485 port of the 

VP-727

 which will be recognized as 

machine # 1 

 

MACH. # 2 

to the RS-485 port of the 

VP-727

 which will be recognized as 

machine # 2 

 

MACH. # 3 

to the RS-485 port of the 

VP-727

 which will be recognized as 

machine # 3 

 

MACH. # 4 

to the RS-485 port of the 

VP-727

 which will be recognized as 

machine # 4 

2.  Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the 

adapter to the mains electricity (not illustrated in Figure 7). 

If you want to control all of the four units simultaneously, press the 

MACHINE # button until the letter A is selected in the 7-segment LED display 

If you wish to connect less than four units and control them simultaneously, 

one of the units must be connected to port #1 

 

                                                       

 

1 The RS-232 port is for firmware upgrade only, see section 7.2 
2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-727T. After connecting your VP-727T, switch on its 
power and then switch on the power on each device 

Summary of Contents for VP-727T

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel...

Page 2: ...omatically 15 9 Technical Specifications 15 Figures Figure 1 VP 727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 4 Figure 2 VP 727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel Side Panel 6 Figure 3 Cut Out Dimensions...

Page 3: ...igher to work with the VP 727T The package includes the VP 727T gooseneck lamp null modem adapter power supply rack ears kit3 table top brackets and this user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend th...

Page 4: ...panel dedicated specifically to control the VP 727 It is ergonomically and aesthetically designed in a rugged professional 19 4U rack mountable metal enclosure with the button layout in the style of t...

Page 5: ...your switcher is rack mounted near to the source devices you can conveniently place the VP 727T on a table or desk away from the equipment rack Has a gooseneck lamp included that can be plugged into t...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 4 Figure 1 VP 727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel...

Page 7: ...down see section 8 2 19 SPEED Knob Adjusts the TAKE button transition speed 20 TAKE Button5 Pressing TAKE causes the transition to occur automatically 21 PREVIEW LED Lights when the T bar Controller...

Page 8: ...3 MACH 4 Connects to the RS 485 port1 on the VP 727 which is recognized as machine 4 4 MACH 3 Connects to the RS 485 port1 on the VP 727 which is recognized as machine 3 5 MACH 2 Connects to the RS 4...

Page 9: ...t the location where you want to insert the VP 727T Figure 3 illustrates the cut out template not to scale defining the surface that you have to cut out to install your VP 727T Figure 3 Cut Out Dimens...

Page 10: ...rough the Bracket Slits 4 Be sure that the upper outer rim is situated parallel to the edge of the desktop 5 Screw the mounting butterfly screws until they reach the desktop surface from the underneat...

Page 11: ...ine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installat...

Page 12: ...machine 3 MACH 4 to the RS 485 port of the VP 727 which will be recognized as machine 4 2 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not ill...

Page 13: ...Connecting the VP 727T 11 Figure 7 Connecting the VP 727T...

Page 14: ...terminal block ports of the VP 727T to the respective VP 727 machine connect the A PIN of the VP 727T to the A PIN of the VP 727 B PIN of the VP 727T to the B PIN of the VP 727 If shielded twisted pai...

Page 15: ...adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 727T unit forming a cross connection1 as Figure 9 illustrates DB9 ToPresentation Switcher Scaler DB9 FromPC...

Page 16: ...on 8 2 8 1 Using the VP 727T WIPE DIRECTION Buttons To set the wipe direction use the WIPE DIRECTION buttons2 see Table 3 Table 3 Defining the WIPE DIRECTIONS Buttons EFFECTS WIPE DIRECTIONS Wipe Choi...

Page 17: ...he speed setting is controlled via the setting in the VP 727 OSD menu Pressing the TAKE button5 causes the transition to occur automatically 9 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical s...

Page 18: ...ct fire water lightning orother acts of nature ii Product modification or failure tofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipmen...

Page 19: ...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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