Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
1
2
Getting Started
1
2.1
Quick Start
1
3
Overview
3
3.1
About HDMI
6
4
Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler
7
5
Installing in a Rack
13
6
Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler
14
6.1
Connecting the VP-725XLA
14
6.2
The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs
17
6.3
Connecting to the VP-725XLA via RS-232
17
6.4
Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port
18
6.4.1
Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
18
6.4.2
Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
19
6.5
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
20
7
Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler
21
7.1
Using the Operating Modes
21
7.2
Switching an Input to an Output
23
7.2.1
Switching the VP-725XLA as Five Independent Switchers
23
7.2.2
Switching the VP-725XLA as a Scaler
23
7.3
Understanding the Audio Features
24
7.3.1
Adjusting the Audio Level
24
7.3.2
Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes
25
7.4
Understanding the PIP Feature
26
7.5
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
27
7.6
Freezing the Image
27
7.7
Displaying a Blank Screen
27
8
Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA
28
8.1
Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD MENU Screens
28
8.1.1
The Input Screen
29
8.1.2
The Picture Screen
30
8.1.3
The Output Screen
31
8.1.4
The PIP Screen
32
8.1.5
The Audio Screen
33
8.1.6
The Geometry Screen
35
8.1.7
The Setup Screen
36
8.1.8
The Slideshow Feature
37
8.1.8.1
The Advanced Setup Screen
38
8.1.9
Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen
41
8.2
Operating via the LCD Display
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