Kramer VP-719x1 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Models:
VP - 719xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler
VP - 720xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler
VP - 724xl, Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
5 Installing on a Rack 11
6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 12
6.1 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 13
6.2 Connecting a PC 15
7 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 16
7.1 Switching an Input 16
7.2 The PIP Button Feature 17
7.2.1 Selecting the PIP Source 17
7.2.2 Activating the PIP Feature 18
7.2.3 The PIP Source (Orange) Frame 18
7.2.4 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (SWAP) 19
7.2.5 PIP Characteristics 19
7.2.5.1 Resizing the PIP 19
7.2.5.2 Moving the Position of the PIP 20
7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 21
7.4 The Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 21
8 Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 24
8.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 25
8.2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 26
8.3 Selecting the Source 27
8.4 Controlling the Scale Geometry 27
8.4.1 Setting the Scale Features 28
8.4.2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position 29
8.4.2.1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 30
8.4.2.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 31
8.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens 32
8.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 32
8.5.2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 33
8.5.3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 34
8.5.4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 34
8.5.5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 35
8.5.6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 36
8.5.7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 37
8.5.7.1 The User Mode Setting 38
8.5.8 Choosing Factory Reset 39
8.5.9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 39
8.5.9.1 Setting an Input to a Non-standard Resolution (Example) 41

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8.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 42
9 Technical Specifications 43
10 VP-724xl Communication Protocol 47
Figures
Figure 1: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 7
Figure 4: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 7
Figure 5: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 8
Figure 6: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 8
Figure 7: Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel 14
Figure 8: Connecting the PC 15
Figure 9: OSD Input Status 16
Figure 10: PIP Source 17
Figure 11: OSD SWAP Status 19
Figure 12: PIP Size – Split Screen 20
Figure 13: Moving the Position of the PIP 20
Figure 14: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 22
Figure 15: MENU Screen 24
Figure 16: Menu Screen Icons 24
Figure 17: Brightness and Contrast Screen 25
Figure 18: Gamma and Color Screen 26
Figure 19: Source Selection Screen 27
Figure 20: Geometry (Scale and Zoom) Screen 27
Figure 21: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Graphic Source 28
Figure 22: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Video Source 28
Figure 23: Geometry (Zoom) Screen 29
Figure 24: OSD Enlarge Status 30
Figure 25: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen 30
Figure 26: Preset Position Control Keys 31
Figure 27: Navigation Control Keys 31
Figure 28: Geometry (Zoom Position Adjustment) Screen 31
Figure 29: Utility Screen 32
Figure 30: Graphic Setting Utility Screen 32
Figure 31: Video Setting Utility Screen 33
Figure 32: Audio Setting Utility Screen 34
Figure 33: PIP Utility Screen 34
Figure 34: Seamless Switch Utility Screen 35
Figure 35: OSD Setting Utility Screen 36
Figure 36: Output Setting Utility Screen 37
Figure 37: OSD Output Status 37
Figure 38: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen 38
Figure 39: Factory Reset Utility Screen 39
Figure 40: Advanced Utility Screen 39
Figure 41: Lock Option Screen 40
Figure 42: Mode Define Screen 40

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Figure 43: Non-standard Resolution in the Information Screen 42
Figure 44: Information Screen 42
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 9
Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 10
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 13
Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability 18
Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 23
Table 6: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions 25
Table 7: Gamma and Color Screen Functions 26
Table 8: Geometry Scale Functions 29
Table 9: Geometry Zoom Functions 29
Table 10: Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features 33
Table 11: Video Setting Utility Screen Features 33
Table 12: Audio Setting Utility Screen Features 34
Table 13: PIP Setting Utility Screen Features 35
Table 14: Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features 35
Table 15: OSD Setting Utility Screen Features 36
Table 16: Output Setting Utility Screen Features 37
Table 17: User Mode Setting Definitions 38
Table 18: Advanced Utility Screen Features 40
Table 19: Mode Define Features 41
Table 20: Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers / Scalers 43
Table 21: Technical Specifications of the VGA Input Signal 43
Table 22: Technical Specifications of the DVI Input Signal 45
Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Video Input Signal 45
Table 24: Technical Specifications of the HDTV Input Signal 46

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation 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 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer
VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler, which is ideal
for the following typical applications:
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
The package includes the following items:
VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Power cord
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Infra-red remote control transmitter
Null-modem adapter
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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2.1 Quick Start
This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps.
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 this machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at 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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Display
Plasma Display
Brightness
and
Contrast
Gamma and
Color
Normal
Presentation
Cinema
Nature
User 1
User 2
Utilities Settings
Graphic Setting
Video Setting
Audio Setting
PIP Setting
Seamless Switch
OSD Setting
Output Setting (
)
Factory Reset
Advanced Features
resolution,
refresh rate
Aspect Ratio
Zoom
Information
Active Input
PIP Source
Resolution
Software Version
Select active
source
s-Video
Player
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Betacam
Video Player
DVI Graphics
Source
Computer
Graphics Source

Overview
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3 Overview
The VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl is a Presentation Switcher / Scaler
designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. It is
a true multi-standard video to RGBHV (pixel) scaler and a seamless
presentation switcher. It converts video, s-Video, component video, VGA-
through-UXGA and DVI signals to a range of user-selectable VESA and
HDTV pixel rates, as well as some other special resolutions. Using the
Presentation Switcher / Scaler,you can select any one of the inputs and scale
that input to the output at the set resolution.
The Presentation Switchers / Scalers support the following user-selectable
output pixel rates:
VGA (640x480) 852x1024i 720x483
SVGA (800x600) 1024x1024i 852x480
XGA (1024x768) 1366x768 1400x1050
SXGA (1280x1024) 1365x1024 1280x768*
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UXGA (1600x1200)
1280x720 User Define
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The VP-724xl also has the following user selectable output pixel rates: 480p,
720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Each Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors, and regenerates the
video at a higher line and pixel rate format, providing native-resolution video for
LCD, DLP and plasma displays
Up- and down-scales any graphics resolution to any other resolution
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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
Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)
Includes a built-in power amplifier of 2x5Watt RMS, ample to fill a
presentation room. Audio volume can be easily and rapidly controlled via the
front panel buttons
Switches the audio channels in audio-follow-video mode
1 This is not a standard VESA resolution and its parameters vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therfore, use this
resolution with caution. It is also possible to use the parameters of this resolution in combination with the User Defined
resolution. There is also an RS-232 command for this resolution
2 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
3 For example, scaling a VGA input to an UXGA output, or an SXGA input to an SVGA output

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Overview
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Includes an OSD (On-Screen Display) – for making adjustments – that can be
located anywhere on the screen, and can be doubled in size
For example, the OSD can be used to deactivate the source prompt, choose the
color of the blank screen, and choose from three seamless switching image
transition speeds
Includes seven
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multi-functional INPUT SELECTOR buttons that can cycle
between selecting a source, freezing that source, or deactivating that source (and
displaying a blank screen), if programmed to do so
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Includes a BLANK button, a MUTE button; a FREEZE button; a RESET TO
VGA button (to hardware-reset the output resolution); and a PANEL LOCK
button
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Has two HD15F outputs, that can be used as graphics, or HDTV
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outputs
Incorporates full ProcAmp
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for video correction and enhancement
Offers high quality de-interlacing 3:2/2:2 pulldown
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Can provide non-linear scaling for 4:3, 16:9 transformation
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Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232
Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the
power off and then on again
Includes a built-in Picture-in-Picture (PIP) inserter (not available on the VP-719xl)
Control your Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
From the front panel buttons
Remotely from the infra-red remote control transmitter
Remotely via RS-232
1 Eight on the VP-724xl
2 See section 8.5.9
3 Also includes a front panel lock that can be programmed via the OSD menu (see section 8.5.9)
4 For VP-724xl
5 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters
6 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)
7 See section 8.4.1

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To achieve the best performance:
Connect 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)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
4 Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
This section defines each of the Presentation Switcher / Scaler machines:
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate the VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Table 1 and Table 2 define the Presentation Switcher / Scaler machines
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1 Some items, which appear in the table, do not appear in the illustrations since they are not included in that specific machine

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Figure 1: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
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Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
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1 Items 10 and 11, which appear in Table 1 are not included in this machine
2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine