Kramer VP-727XL User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
VP-727xl
Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 About the VP-727xl 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 5
4 Your VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler 6
5 Installing on a Rack 11
6 Connecting the VP-727xl 12
7 Connecting the VP-727xl Control Ports 17
7.1 Connecting a PC (via RS-232) 17
7.2 Connecting the AUDIO CONTROL Port 18
7.3 Connecting via RS-485 19
7.4 Connecting the VP-727xl via the ETHERNET port 20
8 Understanding the VP-727xl 21
8.1 Understanding the UNIVERSAL Inputs 21
8.2 Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM Outputs 21
8.2.1 The Transition from Preview to Program 23
8.3 Switching/Scaling of an Input 23
8.4 Understanding the PIP Button Feature 23
8.4.1 Selecting the PIP Source 23
8.4.2 Activating the PIP 24
8.4.3 PIP Characteristics 24
8.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 24
8.6 Using Text Overlay 25
8.6.1 Downloading the TextOverlay Program 27
8.6.2 Setting the Text Message 27
8.6.3 Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program 28
8.6.4 Saving and Loading Settings 29
9 Operating the VP-727xl 30
9.1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen 30
9.1.1 Preview and Program Setting Commands 30
9.1.1.1 Preview / Program Setting Calibration Screens 32
9.1.1.2 Preview / Program Setting Output Test Pattern Screens 33
9.1.1.3 Preview / Program User Mode Output Setting 34
9.1.2 Transition Commands 35
9.1.3 Audio Settings Commands 36
9.1.4 Utility Commands 37
9.1.4.1 TCP/IP Setting Commands 38
9.1.4.2 Misc Setting Commands 38
9.1.4.2.1 Logo 38

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9.1.4.2.2
Save Lock 39
9.1.4.2.3 Input Lock 39
9.1.4.3 Save/Recall/Erase Setting Commands 39
9.1.5 Information Screen 39
9.2 Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display 40
9.3 Operating via the Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter 41
9.4 Operating via ETHERNET 42
9.4.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software 42
9.4.2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection 42
9.4.2.1 The Configuration Screen 42
9.4.3 Control the VP-727xl via the Ethernet/Serial Port 44
9.5 Operating via RS-232 45
10 Technical Specifications 46
11 VP-727xl Communication Protocol 47
12 VP-727xl Text Overlay Protocol 55
Figures
Figure 1: VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 7
Figure 2: VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-727xl 13
Figure 4: Connecting the INPUTS (an example) 15
Figure 5: Connecting the PREVIEW OUT / PROGRAM OUT Connectors 16
Figure 6: Connecting the PC 17
Figure 7: Connecting the VP-727A to the VP-727xl 18
Figure 8: Connecting the VP-727T to the VP-727xl 19
Figure 9: Example showing the use of the PREVIEW and PROGRAM Output 22
Figure 10: TextOverlay Application Screen 25
Figure 11: Menu Screen Icons 30
Figure 12: Preview and Program Setting OSD Menus 30
Figure 13: Preview Setting Calibration Menu (for HDMI and RGBHV signals) 32
Figure 14: Program Setting Calibration Menu 32
Figure 15: Test Pattern Screens 33
Figure 16: User Mode Setting 34
Figure 17: Transition OSD 35
Figure 18: Audio Setting OSD 36
Figure 19: Utility OSD 37
Figure 20: TCP/IP Setting OSD 38
Figure 21: Misc Setting OSD 38
Figure 22: Information OSD 39
Figure 23: Example of how to use the LCD Display 40
Figure 24: Remote Transmitter 41
Figure 25: VP727xl Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box (Configuration Tab) 42
Figure 26: VP727xl Control Application Search Panel Screen 43
Figure 27: Configuration Tab 43
Figure 28: Setting an IP Number 44
Figure 29: VP727xl Control Application Main Dialog Box (Control Tab) 45

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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features 8
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features 10
Table 3: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 26
Table 4: Number of Buffers, Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height 27
Table 5: TextOverlay Parameters 28
Table 6: Preview and Program Setting OSD Menus 31
Table 7: Preview Setting Calibration Menu 32
Table 8: Program Setting Calibration Menu 33
Table 9: User Mode Setting Definitions 34
Table 10: Transition Effect Option Commands 35
Table 11: Audio Setting OSD Menus 36
Table 12: Utility OSD Setting 37
Table 13: TCP/IP Setting OSD 38
Table 14: Remote Transmitter Functions 41
Table 15: VP727xl Ethernet Application Configuration Tab 43
Table 16: Technical Specifications of the VP-727xl 46
Table 17: Set Commands 48
Table 18: Text Overlay Protocol of the VP-727xl 55

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
500-plus different models now appear in eight groups
1
that are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-727xl!
1.1 About the VP-727xl
The VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler is a true multi-
standard video to graphics scaler and seamless switcher with 8 universal inputs
comprised of 5 BNC connectors each of which can accommodate a composite
video, s-Video (Y/C), component video (RGB/YUV), RGBS, or RGBHV
signal. Input 1 and input 2 also accommodate HDMI inputs. It has dual scalers,
one for the preview and the other for the program output. Dual scalers are
required to do "live" seamless transitions from one source to another. It is ideal
for these typical applications:
Presentation applications that require a preview option
Projection systems in conference rooms, board rooms, auditoriums,
hotels, and churches
Presentations requiring seamless switching between inputs, using special
effects, cuts and fades
The package includes these items: VP-727 xl Universal Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Scaler,power cord
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, infra-red remote control transmitter (including
the required battery), null-modem adapter, and this user manual
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.
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-727xl:

Overview
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3 Overview
The VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler is a true
multi-standard video to graphics scaler and presentation switcher for a wide
variety of presentation and multimedia applications. It consists of a very high
quality scaler with many user-selectable pixel-rates including VGA (640x480),
SVGA (800x600), 832x624, 852x480, XGA (1024x768), 1280x720,
1280x768, SXGA (1280x1024), 1366x768, 1365x1024, 1400x1050, UXGA
(1600x1200), and high definition television HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
and 1080p, as well as a user definable output mode
1
.
The VP-727A Audio Switcher is an audio companion switcher for the
VP-727xl, and operates in conjunction with it and the VP-727T Presentation
Switcher Control Panel.
In particular, the VP-727xl:
Features 8 sets of universal INPUT BNC connectors: R/P R , G/Y/CV,
B/P B /C, H S /C S , and V S . Each set can be programmed to operate as:
composite video, s-Video, component video
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, RGsB/YUV, RGBS, or
RGBHV
Includes two HDMI inputs (for input 1 and input 2) that support up to
1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
3
Supports HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection)
Scales the selected sources to HDMI, RGBHV (Y, Pb, Pr) and VGA
outputs simultaneously
Has dual scalers—for “live” seamless transitions from one source to
another—with two independent outputs: a PREVIEW OUT and a
PROGRAM OUT (see section 8.2). The PREVIEW output—including an
OSD menu for making adjustments—is for determining how the scaled
output will look before displaying live during a presentation, as well as for
setting the special effects that harmonize the transition when changing
between sources. Both outputs have separate sets of connectors for HDMI,
VGA (a 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector), and RGBHV /
YPbPr (on BNC connectors)
Features 8 PREVIEW input buttons for switching a selected input to the
PREVIEW output and 8 PROGRAM input buttons for switching a
selected input to the PROGRAM output
Includes two transition modes (accessible via the OSD): the Swap mode
and the Follow mode. When pressing the TAKE button in the Swap mode,
1 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
2 Sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Pb, Pr. The component input type (HDTV or YCbCr) may be set as HD or SD
3 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions

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Overview
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the preview and program inputs switch positions; when pressing in the
Follow mode, the program input follows the preview input
Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)
Offers high quality de-interlacing 3:2/2:2 pull down
1
Has a text overlay feature for easy insertion of subtitles, karaoke script,
and text banners
Has built-in Picture-In-Picture inserters for both the PREVIEW and the
PROGRAM outputs, letting you insert a video source into a graphics
background or vice versa. This PIP image may be positioned and sized
anywhere on the screen, or displayed as two images side by side (Split
Screen)
Saves all settings in non-volatile memory in the unit
Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232
Features a sophisticated front panel lockout
2
Features a Take button for executing preview to program switching (with
transition effects, which include cuts, fades, and wipes
3
)
Has ProcAmp
4
controls for both outputs
Has multi-standard video support: PAL, SECAM, and NTSC (3.58/4.43)
Has a built-in Time Base Corrector that stabilizes video sources with
unstable sync
Features multiple color space, outputting RGB or YUV (selectable)
Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors, and
regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format, providing, for
example, native-resolution video for LCD, DLP and Plasma displays
Facilitates scaling of graphics resolutions to other resolutions
Incorporates a unique graphics-scaling engine with image enhancement
algorithms, which are built into the firmware
Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma
noise
Comes in a rugged, professional 19" 3U rack-mountable metal enclosure
Uses a universal 100-240VAC automatic power supply
1 Accommodates the frame-rate of a converted movie (24 frames per second) to video frequencies (25 frames per second
(PAL); 30 frames per second (NTSC)
2 See sections 8.5 and 9.1.4.2
3 The wipe can be from left to right, right to left, up or down, and the corner wipe can start from any corner. The speed of
each transition can be adjusted
4 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters

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Control the VP-727xl via the:
Front panel user-friendly menu-driven OSD (see section 9.1)
High contrast LCD Display (see section 9.2)
IR remote control transmitter (see section 9.3)
ETHERNET (see section 9.4)
RS-232 (see section 9.5)
Kramer VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel
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3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
2
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that
Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter
3
and an HDCP Licensee
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.
In particular, HDMI
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:
Provides a simple
6
interface between any audio/video source, such as a
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a
digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy
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cable
Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
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on a single cable
Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital
audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable
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, and user-friendly connector
Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
1 See the separate user manual on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
2 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
3 See http://www.hdmi.org/about/adopters_founders.asp
4 See http://www.digital-cp.com/list/
5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
6 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems is reduced
7 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
8 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to
support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
9 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
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Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a
DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as
automatic configuration and one-button play
HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats
(720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60), standard definition formats such as NTSC or
PAL, as well as 480p and 576p.
Achieving the best performance means:
Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and
elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances, making
sure not to block the ventilation holes, and positioning your VP-727xl
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
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Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-727xl:

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Figure 1: VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

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Table 1: Front Panel VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 IR Receiver / LED Green when the unit will accept IR remote commands; red in standby mode
1
3 INPUTS Selects one of the R/P R , G/Y/CV, B/P B /C, H S /C S , V S sources (from 1 to 8)
2
4 PIP Toggles the picture-in-picture function on and off
5 BLANK Toggles between a blank screen and the selected input
6
PREVIEW
Buttons
FREEZE Freezes the output video image (toggle)
7 INPUTS Selects one of the sources: R/P R , G/Y/CV, B/P B /C, H S /C S , V S (from 1 to 8)
8 FREEZE Freezes the output video image (toggle)
9 BLANK Toggles between a blank screen and the selected input
10
PROGRAM
Buttons
PIP Toggles the picture-in-picture function on and off
11
TAKE Button
3
Pressing TAKE causes the transition to occur
12
FADE
8
Button Selects a dissolved transition from the PREVIEW output to the PROGRAM output
13
Selects a WIPE transition effect
5
14
Selects a SQUARE transition effect
7
15
Selects a CHESSBOARD transition effect
7
16
Selects a DIAGONAL transition effect
6
17
Selects a CIRCLE transition effect
7
18
TRANSITION Buttons
3,4
Selects a CORNER transition effect
6
19
CUT
8
Button Selects an instantaneous transition from the PREVIEW output to the PROGRAM
output
20
OSD Button Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu
21
Toggles within each level 2 command / increases the range by one step
22
Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD menu
23
Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD menu
24
DIRECTION
Buttons
Toggles within each level 2 command / decreases the range by one step
25
ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD menu
26
MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen (or moves to the previous level in the OSD menu)
27
LCD STATUS Display Displays the status of the unit, and is used for menu navigation
28
PANEL LOCK Button Locks/unlocks the front panel
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-727xl:
1 After pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter (see Figure 24). The machine is in standby mode (power
consumption is reduced) and the power switch (item 1) on the machine continues to illuminate
2 The INPUT buttons 1 and 2 also select the HDMI sources 1 and 2, respectively
3 The effect is only seen in PROGRAM Mode. The PREVIEW screen will blank during the transition
4 Select a specific effect for the transition from the PREVIEW output to the PROGRAM output
5 Choose the direction from where the effect starts: “left to right”, “right to left”, “up” or “down” (see section 9.1.2)
6 Choose the direction from where the effect starts: “top left”, “bottom left”, “top right” or “bottom right” (see section 9.1.2)
7 Choose the direction from where the effect starts: “in” or “out” (see section 9.1.2)
8 Only for setting up the unit for the effect. The effect will only occur when the Take button is pressed

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Figure 2: VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel

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Table 2: Rear Panel VP-727xl Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features
#
Feature Function
1 B/P B BNC Connector
2 G/Y BNC Connector
3 R/P R BNC Connector
4 V S BNC Connector
5
PROGRAM
OUT
H S BNC Connector
Connects to the PROGRAM display device (component video
1
or
RGB or RGBHV acceptor)
6 R/P R BNC Connector
7 G/Y BNC Connector
8 B/P B BNC Connector
9 H S BNC Connector
10
PREVIEW
OUT
V S BNC Connector
Connects to the PREVIEW display device (component video
1
or RGB
or RGBHV acceptor)
11
Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
12
RS-232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller
13
RS-485 Port Connects to the Kramer VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control
Panel (optional). Pin G is for the Ground connection
2
; pins B (-) and A
(+) are for RS-485
14
ETHERNET Port Connects to your LAN
3
15
AUDIO CONTROL Port Connects to the Kramer VP-727A Audio Switcher (optional). Pin G is
for the Ground connection
2
; pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485
16
VGA HD15
Connector
Connects to a VGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
17
PREVIEW
OUT
HDMI Connector Connects to an HDMI acceptor
18
VGA HD15
Connector
Connects to a VGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
19
PROGRAM
OUT
HDMI Connector Connects to an HDMI acceptor
20
R/P R BNC Connector Connects to the RGB, RGBHV, RGBS, or component video
1
source
21
G/Y/CV BNC Connector Connects to the RGB, RGBHV, RGBS, component video
1
, composite
video, or s-Video
4
source
22
B/P B /C BNC Connector Connects to the RGB, RGBHV, RGBS, component video
1
or s-Video
4
source
23
H S /C S BNC Connector Connects to the RGBHV or RGBS source
24
INPUTS (from 1 to 8)
V S BNC Connector Connects to the RGBHV source
25
HDMI 2 Connector Connect to the HDMI 2 source
26
INPUTS
HDMI 1 Connector Connect to the HDMI 1 source
1 Sometimes called YUV; Y, B-Y, R-Y; Y, Pb, Pr; or Y, Cb, Cr
2 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable. In most applications, the ground is not
connected
3 Local Area Network (that is, computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a server
within a defined geographic area)
4 Made up of the Y on the G/Y/CV connector together with the C on the B/Pb/C connector

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5 Installing on a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack
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6 Connecting the VP-727xl
The VP-727xl is a universal presentation matrix switcher / scaler that lets you
choose what sources to connect to the inputs. For example, you can connect
just four sources: an RGBHV source, an HDMI source, an HDTV source and
an RGBS source (as the example in Figure 3 shows).
To connect
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the VP-727xl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the
following:
1. Connect the following video sources:
An RGBHV (high resolution) computer graphics source to the
R/PR, G/Y/CV, B/PB/C, HS/CS and VS BNC INPUT 1 connectors
An HDMI source to the INPUT HDMI 2 connector
An HDTV satellite receiver source to the R/PR, G/Y/CV, and
B/PB/C BNC INPUT 6 connectors
An RGBS (separate composite sync) computer graphics source to
the R/PR, G/Y/CV, B/PB/C, and HS/CS BNC INPUT 8 connectors
2. Connect the PROGRAM OUT:
HDMI connector to the plasma display
VGA HD15F connector to the analog display
R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, (PR, Y, PB) BNC OUTPUT connectors to the
YUV acceptor, for example, a projector
3. Connect the PREVIEW OUT R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, HS and VS BNC
OUTPUT connectors to the display
4. Connect the power cord
2
.
5. If required, connect:
A PC via RS-232, see section 7.1
The Kramer VP-727A Audio Switcher via the AUDIO CONTROL
port, see section 7.2
The Kramer VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel via the
RS-485 port, see section 7.3
The ETHERNET port, see section 7.4
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-727xl. After connecting your VP-727xl, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-727xl

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Figure 4 shows an example of how to connect
1
8 sources to the rear panel of
the VP-727xl: an RGBHV source, an HDMI source, a CV source, a Y/C
source, a component video source, an HDTV source, an RGBCs source and
an RGB source.
To connect
2
the VP-727xl, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the
following
3
:
1. Connect the following video sources
2
(see Figure 4):
An RGBHV (high resolution) computer graphics source to the
R/PR, G/Y/CV, B/PB/C, HS/CS and VS BNC INPUT 1 connectors
An HDMI source to the INPUT HDMI 2 connector
A set top box to the G/Y/CV BNC INPUT 3 connector
A DVD player to the G/Y/CV and B/PB/C BNC INPUT 4
connectors
A component source—for example, a Betacam video player—to the
R/PR, G/Y/CV, and B/PB/C BNC INPUT 5 connectors
An HDTV satellite receiver source to the R/PR, G/Y/CV, and
B/PB/C BNC INPUT 6 connectors
An RGBCs (separate composite sync) computer graphics source to
the R/PR, G/Y/CV, B/PB/C, and HS/CS BNC INPUT 7 connectors
An RGB camera to the R/PR, G/Y/CV, and B/PB/C BNC INPUT 8
connectors
1 Figure 4 and Figure 5 show how to connect several sources, and the PREVIEW/PROGRAM OUT connectors, respectively
2 As this particular example describes. As the VP-727xl is universal, you can connect any type (format) of video to the inputs
3 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-727xl. After connecting your VP-727xl, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device

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DVD Player
DVD Player
Betacam
Video Player
HDTV Satellite
Receiver Source
RGBS
(Separate Composite Sync)
Computer Graphics Source
RGB Camera
RGBHV ( )High Resolution
Computer Graphics Source
Set Top Box
Source
RR R
P R
P R
P B
P B
GGG
YY CV
BBB
C
Y
Hs
Cs
Vs
Figure 4: Connecting the INPUTS (an example)
2. Connect the PROGRAM OUT (see Figure 5):
R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, (PR, Y, PB) BNC OUTPUT connectors to the
YUV acceptor, for example, a projector
HDMI connector to a plasma display
VGA a 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector to an analog
display
3. Connect the PREVIEW OUT (see Figure 5):
HDMI connector to an LCD display
VGA 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector to an analog
display
R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, HS and VS BNC OUTPUT connectors to a
display

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Plasma Display
Figure 5: Connecting the PREVIEW OUT / PROGRAM OUT Connectors
4. Connect the power cord
1
.
5. If required, connect:
A PC via RS-232, see section 7.1
The Kramer VP-727A Audio Switcher via the AUDIO CONTROL
port, see section 7.2
The Kramer VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel via the
RS-485 port, see section 7.3
The ETHERNET port, see section 7.4
1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine