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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 
 

 

 
 

  

 

 

 
 
 

USER MANUAL

 

Model: 

VP

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730 

Presentation Switcher / Scaler

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VP-730

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 730 Presentation Switcher Scaler...

Page 2: ...he Screen Source Swap 17 7 2 4 Quick Selection of the PIP Source via the Front Panel Buttons 18 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 20 7 4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 20 8 Configurin...

Page 3: ...Screen 30 Figure 20 Advanced Setup Screen 32 Figure 21 Misc Setup Screen 33 Figure 22 Information Screen 36 Figure 23 TextOverlay Application Screen 37 Figure 24 RS 232 PINOUT Connection 39 Figure 25...

Page 4: ...ntation Switchers Scaler 44 Table 21 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal 45 Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB Colorspace 45 Table 23 Tec...

Page 5: ...ollowing items VP 730 Presentation Switcher Scaler Infrared remote control transmitter Power cord2 This user manual and null modem adapter 3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipmen...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 7: ...d then the new input fades from black for glitch free and smooth switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches K IIT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology...

Page 8: ...connector via the USB port A slideshow feature letting you run a slideshow via the USB port A user friendly OSD On Screen Display that can be centered on the screen or in one of the four corners In a...

Page 9: ...patible with DVI Digital Visual Interface and user friendly connector Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality...

Page 10: ...erference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position...

Page 11: ...Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 Figure 1 VP 730 Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 730 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel...

Page 12: ...e volume level when not in the OSD menu 13 Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen or moves to the previous slide when running a slideshow see section 8 7 1 14 Button Increases th...

Page 13: ...ced stereo analog audio acceptor 29 S PDIF RCA Connector Connect to a digital audio source 30 SPKR OUT 4 pin Terminal Block Connect to a pair of loudspeakers 31 HDMI 1 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI...

Page 14: ...5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on...

Page 15: ...mputer graphics video connector7 PC OUT 2 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector to a video acceptor for example an analog display 1 7 to a video acceptor for example an analog display 2 4 Connec...

Page 16: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VP 730 Presentation Switcher Scaler 12 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 730 Rear Panel...

Page 17: ...l modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 730 unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to...

Page 18: ...strates how to wire a balanced input output connection Figure 5 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input Figure 6 Connecting the Unbalance...

Page 19: ...PIP button see section 7 2 BLANK and FREEZE buttons Six OSD navigation buttons A RESET TO XGA 720p button A PANEL LOCK button see section 7 3 7 1 Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be u...

Page 20: ...1 Activating the PIP Feature You can activate the PIP by Pressing the PIP button Pressing the PIP key on the infrared remote control transmitter see section 7 4 Figure 11 Switching on the PIP functio...

Page 21: ...ce Over Background 7 2 3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap To toggle between the PIP source and the main display as Figure 10 illustrates press the Swap key on the infrared remote co...

Page 22: ...te control transmitter1 You can swap the PIP source category with the main source category via the and the PIP display will change accordingly Remote control keys by selecting a new main source and th...

Page 23: ...o No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No YC No No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Comp Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No VGA 1 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No VGA 2 Yes Yes No Yes...

Page 24: ...t panel is locked and the PANEL LOCK button is illuminated Pressing a button will have no effect To unlock the VP 730 Press the illuminated PANEL LOCK button on the front panel for about 2 seconds The...

Page 25: ...ase the volume level respectively when not in the OSD menu Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Save Saves a p...

Page 26: ...display the main MENU screen1 Figure 12 which displays eight interactive icons see Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter to move to the prev...

Page 27: ...he horizontal position5 Set according to the input resolution V Position Set the vertical position Set according to the input resolution Frequency Adjust the frequency 6 0 to 50 0 Phase Adjust the pha...

Page 28: ...a Adjust the gamma Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1 Film Mode Set the film mode Auto Video Film Auto Temporal NR Set the temporal noise reduction level Off Low Medium High High Mosquito NR Set the Mosquito...

Page 29: ...0ix60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 1080p 24Hz or Custom4 1024x768 60Hz HDMI Type Set the HDMI type Auto HDMI DVI auto Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio Best Fit 5 Letterbox Follow Output 6 Virtual Wide Fol...

Page 30: ...0 H Zoom1 Horizontal zoom 8 to 8 0 V Zoom 1 Vertical zoom 8 to 8 0 Zoom Set the Zoom 100 150 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 Custom 100 Custom Zoom Set the Zoom From 100 to 400 Zoom H Pan 0 to 32...

Page 31: ...V Position Set the vertical position of the PIP on the display 0 128 0 H Size Set custom size 6 1 255 V Size Set custom size6 1 255 Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off On Off On Frame Color Select the...

Page 32: ...Adjust the treble 36 to 36 0 Balance Adjust the balance 10 to 10 0 Loudness Set the loudness On Off Off Delay Define the delay type Dynamic or User Define Dynamic3 User Delay Available when selecting...

Page 33: ...0 0 Diagonal Projection Move the location of each corner of the display separately Top Left 4 4 Top Right Bottom Left 4 Bottom Right4 or Reset to reset diagonal projections settings Top Left Pincushio...

Page 34: ...Screen Table 12 Setup Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Save Save a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Recall Recall a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Slideshow Set speed...

Page 35: ...ble 16 Output see Table 17 8 7 1 The Slideshow Feature The VP 730 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 sli...

Page 36: ...et Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Mode 1 1 Set mode 1 1400x1050x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 1400x1050x60Hz Mode 2 Set mode 2 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x76Hz 1280x1024x75Hz Mode 3 Set mode 3...

Page 37: ...as the background if the Background setting is set to Custom or when no input is connected and the output sync is ON Note 1 The unit can capture the image for an input source with a resolution up to 1...

Page 38: ...verscan Allows stretching of the outputted On Off Off Table 16 Input Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Input Custom Input Custom 1 to custom 4 Custom 1 HT Horizontal Total 1344 HW Horizo...

Page 39: ...Vertical active start point 35 VA Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 65 Apply Press to apply the settings Save Save setup Set Current Import the values of the currently...

Page 40: ...VP 730 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 Fig...

Page 41: ...Mode Area Blank Time Sec Dropdown Box Set the blank delay time from 1 to 5 Speed Dropdown Box Set the speed at which the text moves on the display from 1 to 5 Mode Set to Still fixed text or Scrollin...

Page 42: ...he file FLIP_VP730 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_VP730 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EX...

Page 43: ...using a small screwdriver 3 Switch the unit ON Note this sequence is critical first push the AUDIO PROG button and then turn on the unit 10 3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade...

Page 44: ...yboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears Figure 27 Devi...

Page 45: ...Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 41 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 28 Selecting the Device Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu Figure 29 Loading the Hex...

Page 46: ...e keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 30 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip wind...

Page 47: ...ndow 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 730 12 If required disconnect the rear panel AUDIO PROG terminal block connector on the VP 730 13 Release the rear panel AUDIO PROG button using a small screwdri...

Page 48: ...68x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600...

Page 49: ...768 85 1680x1050 60 1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60 1152x864 75 1920x1200 60 Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB Colorspace Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Notes Resolutio...

Page 50: ...ace Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 1080P 24fps YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50...

Page 51: ...x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x720 60 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50...

Page 52: ...80 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x720 60 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 140...

Page 53: ...nction Param CR Reply Z Control_Type Function Param CR Get Command Send Y Control_Type Function CR Reply Z Control_Type Function Param CR Example set Input 1 Source Type to Component Send Y 0 0 0 CR R...

Page 54: ...PAL 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC 4 43 6 SECAM 7 PAL 60 Input Video Standard 0 1 7 0 N Input H Position N changed with different input mode 0 1 8 0 N Input H Position N changed with different input mode 0 1...

Page 55: ...tion Enhance 0 1 25 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 1280x72...

Page 56: ...1 28 16 16 H Pan 0 1 29 16 16 V Pan 0 1 30 8 8 H Zoom 0 1 31 8 8 V Zoom 0 1 32 0 100 1 150 2 200 3 225 4 250 5 275 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 11 Custom Zoom 0 1 33 0 32 Custom Zoom 0 1 34 0 32 Zoo...

Page 57: ...ry Application 0 1 57 0 Front 1 Ceiling 2 Rear 3 Rear ceiling Geometry Location 0 1 58 40 40 Geometry Horizontal Keystone 0 1 59 30 30 Geometry Vertical Keystone 0 1 60 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Pro...

Page 58: ...N A Firmware Revision 0 1 77 0 1400x1050x60 1 1680x1050x60 Mode Set Mode 1 0 1 78 0 1280x1024x75 1 1280x1024x76 Mode Set Mode 2 0 1 79 0 Center 1 Top Left 2 Top Right 3 Bottom Left 4 Bottom Right OSD...

Page 59: ...N A Swap 0 1 101 0 Off 1 On Mute 0 1 102 0 Off 1 On Lock 1 103 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...

Page 60: ...20x1200 60 46 1920x1080 60 47 1280x720 60 48 1080p 24 49 1280x800 60 50 1440x900 60 51 1440x900 60 RB 52 1280x768_60 RB 53 1680x1050_60 RB 54 1366x768_60 55 1366x768_60 RB 94 Custom1 95 Custom2 96 Cus...

Page 61: ...1024 75 28 1280x1024 76 Sun 29 1280x1024 85 30 1400x1050 60 31 1400x1050 75 32 1600x1200 60 33 1680x1050 60 34 1080i 60 35 1080i 50 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720p 60 39 720p 50 40 480i 41 480p 42 576...

Page 62: ...OCLK Integer 0 1 116 25 OCLK 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Decimal 0 1 117 0 Off 1 On Advance Input Mode Enable 0 118 N A Advance Input Mode Save 0 1 119 512 3071 Advance Output Mode HT 0 1 120 32 HS 48...

Page 63: ...2 n a Slideshow Stop 0 143 n a Slideshow Pause 0 144 n a Slideshow Next 0 145 n a Slideshow Previous 0 1 146 0 Min 1 Low 2 Mid 3 Long 4 Max 5 Off Slideshow 0 1 147 0 1280x768x60Hz 1 1366x768x60Hz Mode...

Page 64: ...12 1 Error Codes Description Error code Description ERR 1 Unknown command ERR 2 Unknown function ERR 3 Unavailable function ERR 4 Unknown control type ERR 5 Unavailable get function ERR 6 Unavailable...

Page 65: ...heractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepr...

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