Kramer VP-770 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-770
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300173 Rev 5

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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 HDCP Compliance 7
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 7
3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable 7
3.4 Defining the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 7
4Installing in a Rack 11
5Connecting the VP-770 12
5.1 Wiring the TP LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 15
5.2 Microphone Pinout 16
5.3 Audio Input Pinout 16
6The OSD Menu 17
6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example 17
6.2 The Input Menu 20
6.3 The Audio Menu 27
6.4 The Process Menu 29
6.5 The Picture Menu 30
6.6 The Enhance Menu 31
6.7 The Scale Menu 32
6.8 The Miscellaneous Menu 35
7The Display Modes 41
7.1 The Single Window Display Mode 41
7.2 The Dual Window Display Mode 41
8Controlling the VP-770 46
8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 46
8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu 47
8.3 Connecting to the VP-770 via RS-232 47
8.4 Controlling via the VP-770 Web Pages 47
8.5 Connecting the VP-770 via the ETHERNET Port 48
8.6 Controlling the VP-770 via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 52
8.7 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 54
9Using the Embedded Web Pages 56
9.1 The Routing and Scaling Page 58
9.2 The Device Settings Page 69
9.3 The Input Settings Page 75
9.4 The Enhance Page 78
9.5 The Output Settings 79
9.6 The Audio Settings Page 80
9.7 The RS-232 over TP Page 83
9.8 The Emergency Alert System Page 87
9.9 The Security Page 89
9.10 The About Us Page 90
9.11 Save or Upload a Configuration 91
10 Port Tunneling 92

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11 Flash Memory Upgrade 94
12 Technical Specifications 95
12.1 Default Communication Parameters 96
12.2 Input Resolutions 96
12.3 Output Resolutions 98
13 The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol 99
13.1 Using the Communication Protocol 99
13.2 Communication Protocol Mimicking OSD 99
13.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons 109
13.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands 110
Figures
Figure 1: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 8
Figure 2: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout 12
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 14
Figure 5: TP PINOUT 15
Figure 6: Microphone Pinout 16
Figure 7: Audio Input Pinout 16
Figure 8: Input Menu 20
Figure 9: Select the Display Mode 22
Figure 10: Changing the Size of the Window 23
Figure 11: Increasing the Width 24
Figure 12: Increasing the Height 24
Figure 13: Positioning the Window 25
Figure 14: Window Customization 25
Figure 15: H-Position Slide Bar 26
Figure 16: Moving the PiP Window 26
Figure 17: Audio Menu 27
Figure 18: Set the Output Volume Level 28
Figure 19: Process Menu 29
Figure 20: Picture Menu 30
Figure 21: Enhance Menu 31
Figure 22: Scale Menu 32
Figure 23: Misc Menu 35
Figure 24: XML File Transfer 39
Figure 25: Emergency Alert System Display 39
Figure 26: CV1 superimposed over DP 44
Figure 27: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 48
Figure 28: Local Area Connection Properties Window 49
Figure 29: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 50
Figure 30: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 50
Figure 31: Internet Protocol Properties Window 51
Figure 32: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 52
Figure 33: Connecting the PIP Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 53
Figure 34: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 54
Figure 35: The Authentication Window 56
Figure 36: The Loading Page 57
Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web page list on the left 58
Figure 38: The Routing & Scaling Page –Single Window 58
Figure 39: The Routing & Scaling Page –Moving the PIP Window 59
Figure 40: The Routing & Scaling Page –PIP Window 60

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Figure 41: The Routing & Scaling Page –Changing the Resolution 61
Figure 42: The Routing & Scaling Page –The Swap Inputs 62
Figure 43: The Routing & Scaling Page –Swapping the Inputs 62
Figure 44: The Routing & Scaling Page –Auto Switching Window (Main Tab) 63
Figure 45: The Routing & Scaling Page –selecting the Inputs to Scan (PiP Tab) 63
Figure 46: The Routing & Scaling Page –Auto Switching Window 64
Figure 47: The Routing & Scaling Page –Lower Buttons Bar 64
Figure 48: The Routing & Scaling Page –Selecting a Preset 66
Figure 49: The Routing & Scaling Page –Saving the selected Preset 66
Figure 50: The Routing & Scaling Page –Recalling a Preset 66
Figure 51: The Routing & Scaling Page –TAKE Mode 67
Figure 52: The Routing & Scaling Page –Cancel the Changes 67
Figure 53: The Routing & Scaling Page –Audio Level Sliders 68
Figure 54: The Routing & Scaling Page –Muting the Audio Level 68
Figure 55: The Device Settings Page 69
Figure 56: The Device Settings Page –Changing the IP number 69
Figure 57: The Device Settings Page –Selecting the Firmware File 70
Figure 58: The Device Settings Page –the Firmware File Selected 70
Figure 59: The Device Settings Page –Firmware Upgrade Warning 70
Figure 60: The Device Settings Page –Uploading the File 71
Figure 61: The Device Settings Page –Writing the Firmware 71
Figure 62: The Device Settings Page –Firmware Upgrade Waiting for Restart 72
Figure 63: The Device Settings Page –The Reset Device Window 72
Figure 64: The Device Settings Page –The Reset Device Window Including Ethernet 73
Figure 65: The Device Settings Page –Web page Reset 73
Figure 66: The Device Settings Page –The Information Window 74
Figure 67: The Input Settings Page 75
Figure 68: The Input Settings Page –PIP Window Inactive 76
Figure 69: The Enhance Page 78
Figure 70: The Output Settings Page 79
Figure 71: The Audio Settings Page –General Tab 80
Figure 72: The Audio Settings Page –Embedded Audio Pass-Through 81
Figure 73: The Audio Settings Page –Microphones Tab 82
Figure 74: The Audio Settings Page –Microphones Tab 82
Figure 75: The Audio Settings Page –Output Volume Pre-limiter 82
Figure 76: The RS-232 over TP Page 83
Figure 77: The RS-232 over TP Page –the Remote Device Commands Table 84
Figure 78: The RS-232 over TP Page –the Edit Command Window 84
Figure 79: The RS-232 over TP Page –Setting the Trigger 85
Figure 80: The RS-232 over TP Page –Setting the Sync on Trigger 85
Figure 81: The RS-232 over TP Page –the Power on Command 86
Figure 82: The Emergency Alert System Page 87
Figure 83: The Emergency Alert System Page –Local Message Example 88
Figure 84: The Security Page –Security Deactivated 89
Figure 85: The Security Page –Activating the Security 89
Figure 86: The Security Page –Authentication Required 89
Figure 87: The Security Page 90
Figure 88: The About Us Page 90
Figure 89: Loading a Configuration 91
Figure 90: Saving a Configuration 91
Figure 91: Port Tunneling 92

VP-770 – 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler.
This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios, rental and staging
Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and
different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection
purposes

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VP-770 - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check
if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer VP-770 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit
Warning:
Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause
electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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VP-770 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-770 is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler. It accepts
one of eight inputs: a component video on RCA connectors, a DisplayPort (DP)
signal on a DisplayPort connector, two computer graphics signals on 15-pin HD
connectors, two composite video signals on RCA connectors, and two HDMI signals
on HDMI connectors. It scales the video, embeds the audio, and simultaneously
outputs the signal to an HDMI output, to a computer graphics output and to a
DGKat TP output, together with a digital audio output and an unbalanced stereo
audio output.
COMPONENT VIDEO is also known as Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr or YUV; compatible with both
SD and HD component
The VP-770 Presentation Switcher / Scaler features:
PixPerfect™Scaling Technology –Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and
high quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-
interlacing and full up and down scaling of all video input signals
State-of-the-art video processing technology, with the highest quality de-
interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standard-
definition and high-definition signals
K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology - Ultra stable
picture−in−picture, picture−and−picture and split screen capability, or fully
customizable windows’size and position control: any source can be inserted
into or positioned next to any other source and resized as desired
Ultra-Fast Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching - Video switching transitions
are clean and ultra-fast. The video fades to black and the new input fades
from black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The output signal provides
constant sync so the display never glitches
An emergency alert system that can have a national or campus-wide
notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops, by
means of automatic text overlaying, either via a crawler or a full screen cover
up, as well as an optional audio alert
Port tunneling, bidirectional RS-232 interface –simple control commands
and data can flow in both directions from a controller to the VP-770 via the
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Advanced de-interlacing functions - including 3D comb filtering, film mode,
diagonal correction and motion detection
Scaled Outputs - HDMI, computer graphics and a DGKat TP output
simultaneously
Output Resolutions –HDTV and Computer Graphics up to 2K and
1080p/UXGA with selectable refresh rates
Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections –Follow input, follow output, best fit,
letterbox
Multi-Standard Video support - NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and SECAM
Built-in Time Base Corrector - Stabilizes unstable video sources
Built-in Proc-Amp with enhanced functions such as color correction, gamma
and dither
Input and output audio level adjustment
Unbalanced microphone input (48V phantom power)
Digital (S/PDIF) and unbalanced stereo audio inputs and outputs, with
microphone talkover or microphone mix
A built-in 2x10W power amplifier with speaker outputs on a 4-pin terminal
block connector
Automatic detection and selection of the HDMI and DP embedded audio.
The VP-770 automatically outputs the signal from the HDMI and DP
embedded audio inputs or performs an analog takeover to output the
respective analog audio input
Selectable Power Save modes for energy efficient usage
HDCP Compliant - The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license
agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the
HDMI and DGKat outputs
In addition, the VP-770 Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
Includes luma keying via the PiP window
Features advanced EDID management (native resolution and color depth)
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Analyzes the connected output’s EDID for optimal scaling
Auto-positions the input to fit the window perfectly
Supports picture zooming both on main and PiP window from 100% to
1600%, including separate V and H sharpness control
Provides input and output color space control
Supports HDMI deep color for inputs and output
Features vertical keystone operation
Features selectable test patterns
Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,
accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons
Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used for each input
and window combination
Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232 and Ethernet
Is HDTV and computer graphics compatible and the resolution can be up- or
down-scaled as required (see output resolutions in Section 6.7)
Control your VP-770:
Directly, via the front panel push buttons
By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or
other serial controller
Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter
Via contact closure remote control switching
Via the Ethernet (optionally via the Web pages)
The VP-770 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”
included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

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3.1 HDCP Compliance
If an HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can only appear on HDMI
and DGKat outputs that are connected to HDCP compliant displays.
The VP-770 will not output an HDCP protected source to a display
that is not HDCP compliant. Instead it will show a black screen.
In the dual window display mode (see Section 7.2), even if only one
of the inputs is HDCP protected, and is output to a non-compliant
display, it will affect the entire screen and turn it black.
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The VP-770 can power the receiver on the DGKat output when the devices are
within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature applies as long as
the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 90m on standard TP
cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be used (TP cable is still
suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these
distances).
3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer: BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), the
Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23
(CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables significantly outperform
regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 / CAT 7a cables.
3.4 Defining the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler
This section defines the VP-770.
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Figure 1: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
IR Receiver
Accepts IR remote commands
2
IR LED
Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands
3
INPUT Selector
Buttons
HDMI
Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 2)
4
PC
Press to select the computer graphics input (from1 to 2)
5
COMP.
Press to select the component video input
6
CV
Press to select the composite video input (from 1 to 2)
7
DP
Press to select the Display Port input
8
PIP Button
Toggles the dual window mode (Picture-in-Picture) function (see Section 7.2)
Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, a long press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window
control (between Main and PiP)
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BLANK Button
Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and the display
10
FREEZE Button
Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image
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Navigation
Buttons
/- Button
Press to move down the menu list (see Section 8.1.1) and to decrease numerical values. When not within the OSD menu mode,
press to reduce the output volume
12
/MENU Button
Press to access the OSD menu, exit the OSD menu and, when in the OSD menu, move to the previous level in the OSD screen
(see Section 8.1.1)
13
/+ /VOLUME
Button
Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 8.1.1) and to increase numerical values. When not within the OSD menu
mode, press to increase the output volume
14
/ENTER Button
Press to access sub-menu items and select from several settings (see Section 8.1.1)
15
RESET TO XGA/720P Button
Press to reset the video output resolution to XGA or 720p and change the deep color settings to Off on the output (see
Section 6.7)
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p
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PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
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Figure 2: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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AUDIO IN
Unbalanced
Connectors
HDMI 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an unbalanced audio source for audio takeover of the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 embedded audio
(see Section 6.3). The pinout is defined in Section 5.3
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PC 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced audio of the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2). The pinout is defined in
Section 5.3
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DP 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced audio source for analog audio takeover of the DisplayPort embedded audio (see
Section 6.3). The pinout is defined in Section 5.3
20
CV (L, R) RCA
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the composite video source (from 1 to 2)
21
S/PDIF IN RCA
Connect to the digital audio source of the component video (Y, Pb, Pr)
22
MIC IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to a microphone (see pinout in Section 5.2)
23
COND/DYN MIC DIP-switch
Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone
24
S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor
25
LINE OUT (L, R) Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the L and R unbalanced stereo audio acceptor
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REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack (opening)
Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at
the end of the internal IR connection cable
fits through this opening
Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller (instead of
using the front panel IR receiver)
Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine (only if
the internal IR connection cable has been installed), see Section 8.7.1
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ETHERNET RESET Button
Press while turning power off and then on, to reset the Ethernet settings to their factory default state (see
also Section 12.1)
28
SPKR Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor (speakers)
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VIDEO INPUT
Connectors
HDMI
Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 2)
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PC 15-pin HD
Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2)
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Y RCA
Connect all three connectors to the component video source
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PB RCA
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PR RCA

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Feature
Function
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CV RCA
Connect to the composite video source (from 1 to 2)
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DISPLAYPORT
Connect to the DisplayPort source
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VIDEO
OUTPUT
Connectors
PC 15-pin HD
Connect to a computer graphics acceptor
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HDMI
Connect to an HDMI acceptor
38
DGKAT RJ-45
Connect to a DGKat receiver (for example, Kramer PT-572+)
39
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
Connect to the PC or other serial controller
40
ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other Controller through computer networking
41
REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors
For remotely switching the inputs and PIP input via contact closure switches
42
Power Connector with Fuse
AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit
43
POWER Switch
Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
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4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VP-770
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your VP-770. After connecting your VP-770, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only
those that are required.
To connect the VP-770, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI 1 IN
VIDEO INPUT connector.
Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI
connector on the VP-770 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. You can connect the audio signal via
the AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm mini jack, or use the embedded audio
2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 IN VIDEO INPUT 15-pin
HD connector.
Alternatively, you can connect a component (YPbPr) or RGBHV source via the 15-pin
HD connector (available for PC1 IN only), see Figure 3
Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout
3. Connect a component video source (for example, a component DVD player)
to the COMP PR, PBand Y, VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors.
4. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)
to the CV VIDEO INPUT RCA connector.
5. Connect a DisplayPort video source (for example, a computer graphics
source) to the DISPLAYPORT connector.
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6. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN connectors (3.5mm mini
jack and RCA connectors), as required (not shown in Figure 4).
7. Connect the PC VIDEO OUTPUT 15-pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor
(for example, an analog display).
8. Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, an LCD display).
9. Connect the DGKAT RJ-45 connector to a receiver (for example, the Kramer
PT-572+).
10. Connect the SPKR Terminal Block connector to speakers (not shown in
Figure 4).
11. Connect the SPKR block connector to a pair of loudspeakers, by connecting
the left loudspeaker to the “L+” and the “L-” terminal block connectors, and
the right loudspeaker to the “R+” and the “R-” terminal block connectors. Do
not Ground the loudspeakers (not shown in Figure 4).
12. If required, you can connect a PC and/or controller to the:
RS-232 terminal block (see Section 8.3)
Ethernet connector (see Section 8.5)
13. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 4).

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Figure 4: Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler