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Your VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 

 

(used for manual control of transition speeds). Alternatively, the effect can be 

implemented via a TAKE button, with a potentiometer to set the transition speed 

 

Features single button access to all inputs

1

—both for the Preview and for the 

Program output—and the buttons have removable transparent caps to allow labeling 

 

Features dedicated single button actions for special effect selection, 

immediate freezing and blanking, PIP display, and the choice of wipe direction 

 

Has the user menu—conveniently located on the 

VP-727T

 panel—for 

complete control of the 

VP-727

 

via its Preview OSD 

 

Consol can be simultaneously connected to up to four 

VP-727

 

machines. 

Control communication is via the RS-485 port, thus allowing the panel to be 

located more than 1km from each 

VP-727

 

 

Has an RS-232 port for field upgrading of its firmware 

 

With its angled faceplate, may be used freestanding on a table, or 

mounted in a desktop or in a 19” rack (when 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 the consol for 

use in low lighting environments 

 

Is powered by a 12V DC source 

To achieve the best performance: 

 

Connect only good quality connection cables 

 

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances, make sure not 

to block the ventilation holes and position your 

VP-727T

 

away from moisture, 

excessive sunlight and dust. Be sure to position it straight in the correct 

horizontal position on the table, desk or rack 

 

 

 

Caution

 – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. 

 

Warning

 – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power 

wall adapter that is provided with this unit

2

 

Warning

 – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall 

before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 

 

4  Your VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the 

VP-727T

                                                       

 

1  Has  two  sets  of  input  buttons:  one  that  routes  the  input  to  the  "PROGRAM"  output  and  the  other  that  routes  to  the 
"PREVIEW" output 
2 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251 

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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