Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
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1.1
About the VP-727xl
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
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3
Overview
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3.1
About HDMI
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4
Your VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler
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5
Installing on a Rack
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6
Connecting the VP-727xl
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7
Connecting the VP-727xl Control Ports
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7.1
Connecting a PC (via RS-232)
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7.2
Connecting the AUDIO CONTROL Port
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7.3
Connecting via RS-485
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7.4
Connecting the VP-727xl via the ETHERNET port
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Understanding the VP-727xl
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8.1
Understanding the UNIVERSAL Inputs
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8.2
Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM Outputs
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8.2.1
The Transition from Preview to Program
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8.3
Switching/Scaling of an Input
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8.4
Understanding the PIP Button Feature
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8.4.1
Selecting the PIP Source
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8.4.2
Activating the PIP
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8.4.3
PIP Characteristics
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8.5
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
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8.6
Using Text Overlay
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8.6.1
Downloading the TextOverlay Program
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8.6.2
Setting the Text Message
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8.6.3
Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program
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8.6.4
Saving and Loading Settings
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9
Operating the VP-727xl
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9.1
Operating via the OSD MENU Screen
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9.1.1
Preview and Program Setting Commands
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9.1.1.1
Preview / Program Setting Calibration Screens
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9.1.1.2
Preview / Program Setting Output Test Pattern Screens
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9.1.1.3
Preview / Program User Mode Output Setting
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9.1.2
Transition Commands
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9.1.3
Audio Settings Commands
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9.1.4
Utility Commands
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9.1.4.1
TCP/IP Setting Commands
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9.1.4.2
Misc Setting Commands
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9.1.4.2.1
Logo
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