Kramer VP-725xl User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
VP-725xl
Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 5
4Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
5Installing in a Rack 10
6Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 11
6.1 Connecting the VP-725xl 11
6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 13
6.3 Connecting to the VP-725xl via RS-232 13
6.4 Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port 14
6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14
6.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15
7Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 16
7.1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode 16
7.2 Understanding the PIP Feature 16
7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 18
7.4 Freezing the Image 18
7.5 Displaying a Blank Screen 18
8Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 19
8.1 Configuring the VP-725xl via the OSD MENU Screens 19
8.1.1 The Input Screen 20
8.1.2 The Picture Screen 21
8.1.3 The Output Screen 22
8.1.4 The PIP Screen 24
8.1.5 The Geometry Screen 25
8.1.6 The Setup Screen 26
8.1.7 The Slideshow Feature 27
8.1.7.1 The Advanced Setup Screen 28
8.1.8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 31
8.2 Operating via the LCD Display 32
8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 33
8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 34
9Using Text Overlay 34
10 Technical Specifications 36
11 VP-725xl Communication Protocol 39
11.1 Error Codes 52

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Figures
Figure 1: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 8
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 12
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 13
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 14
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 15
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 15
Figure 8: MENU Items 19
Figure 9: Input Screen 20
Figure 10: Picture Screen 21
Figure 11: Output Screen 22
Figure 12: PIP Screen 24
Figure 13: Geometry Screen 25
Figure 14: Setup Screen 26
Figure 15: Advanced Setup Screen 28
Figure 16: Misc Setup Screen 29
Figure 17: Input Setup Screen 30
Figure 18: Output Setup Screen 31
Figure 19: Information Screen 32
Figure 20: Example of how to use the LCD Display 33
Figure 21: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 34
Figure 22: TextOverlay Application Screen 35
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 7
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 9
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 13
Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability 17
Table 5: Input Screen Functions 20
Table 6: Picture Screen Functions 21
Table 7: Output Screen Functions 22
Table 8: PIP Screen Functions 24
Table 9: Geometry Screen Functions 25
Table 10: Available Settings for Each Application 25
Table 11: Setup Screen Functions 26
Table 12: Mode Set Functions 28
Table 13: OSD Functions 28
Table 14: Misc Functions 29
Table 15: Input Functions 30
Table 16: Output Functions 31
Table 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 33
Table 18: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 35
Table 19: Technical Specifications of the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 36
Table 20: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal 37
Table 21: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal 38

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Table 22: Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) 38
Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal 38
Table 24: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output Signal 38
Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725xl 40
Table 26: The Error Codes 52

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 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups1that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-725xl Presentation Switcher
/ Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Projection systems (with full audio capability) in conference rooms, board
rooms, auditoriums, hotels, and churches
•Any application in which high quality conversion and switching of
multiple and different video signals to graphical data is required for
projection and large display purposes (with full audio capability)
The package includes these items:
•VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
•Power cord2
•Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery)
•Null-modem adapter, rack “ears” and this user manual3
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 cables4
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
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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Overview
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3 Overview
The VP-725xl is a presentation scaler/switcher with multiple signal format
sections. The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections: composite,
s-Video (Y/C), component (YUV), computer graphics, and HDMI, plus a
single USB input. It also scales any video input up or down to a selectable
graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch-free switching
between sources through FTB™ (fade-thru-black) switching technology.
In particular, the VP-725xl:
•Features Silicon Optix HQV® Video Processing (Hollywood Quality
Video) which represents the state-of-the-art in video processing technology,
with the highest quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling
performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals
•Features high-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down, de-interlacing and full up-
and down-scaling of computer graphics video input signals1
•Is HDTV Compatible and HDCP compliant2
•Includes Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching – The video fades to black and
then the new input fades from black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The
output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches
•Features K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology –
Ultra stable picture-in-picture, picture-and-picture, and split screen
capability. Any video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a
computer graphics video source or vice versa with window positioning
and sizing controls3
•Supports Multi-Formats – Auto, NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and
SECAM
•Includes six switchers in one – Five 4x1 dedicated signal format switchers (4x1
composite, 4x1 s-Video (Y/C), 4x1 component (RGB/YUV), 4x1 computer
graphics (15-pin HD), 4x1 HDMI) and one 21x1:3 scaled output switcher
•Includes scaled computer & HDTV outputs – A single output signal in
three formats (15-pin HD, RGBHV, and HDMI) simultaneously
•Includes HDTV output resolutions – 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
•Includes USB port on front panel for reading and displaying JPEG picture
files
•Features multiple color space – RGB or YUV output
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 The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass
to the HDMI output only
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•Supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs1
•Features Projector Anywhere™ technology – horizontal & vertical
geometry controls that compensate for off-axis projector placement
•Supports a wide choice of computer graphics output resolutions up to
WUXGA/1080p, plus user-definable custom output resolutions2with
selectable refresh rates
•Provides multiple aspect ratio selections: standard, letterbox, follow
output, virtual wide, follow input, and user definable settings
•Includes built-in ProcAmp: color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness
are set individually for each input
•Features a built-in time base corrector that stabilizes the sync in unstable
video sources
•Features front panel freeze frame
•Features video blanking, with a selectable blue or black screen
•Enables screenshot capture
•Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)
•Can be firmware upgraded in the field via the USB port on the front panel
•Includes worldwide power supply – 100-240V AC on a standard 19” rack
mount size, 3U Rack "ears" included
•HDMI channel supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel3
Control the VP-725xl from the front panel and a user-friendly menu-driven
OSD (see section 8.1), or:
•From the front panel high contrast LCD Display (see section 8.2)
•Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (see section 8.3)
•Via the Ethernet (see section 8.4)
•Remotely, via RS-232 (see section 6.3)
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-725xl
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 computer resolutions
2 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
3 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions

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3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1
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 and an
HDCP Licensee.
In particular, HDMI2:
•Provides a simple3interface 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 lengthy4cable
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio5on 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 cable6, and user-friendly connector
•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
•Supports CEC, 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, 2K and 4K), standard definition formats such as
NTSC or PAL, as well as 480p and 576p.
4 Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-725xl:
1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
3 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
4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
5 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
6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner

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Figure 1: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

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Table 1: Front Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
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INPUT
SELECTOR
Buttons
YC Selects one of the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4)
2 CV Selects one of the CV sources (from 1 to 4)
3 UXGA Selects one of the UXGA sources (from 1 to 4)
4 HDMI Selects one of the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4)
5 USB Press to select the USB
1
source
6 COMP Selects one of the component video sources (from 1 to 4)
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MODE
SELECT
Buttons
VIDEO
GROUP
Select the Video group operation mode; within each group, select which
input (from 1 to 4) to switch to the output. The selected input button
within each group is illuminated (see section 7.1)
8 SCALER Select the Scaler operation mode; press an input button (1 of 20), to
select the input to be scaled at the SCALED OUTPUTS. The selected
input button illuminates (see section 7.1)
9 LCD Status Display Displays the status
10 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
11 IR Receiver / LED Green when ON; red when OFF2
12 FREEZE Button Freezes the output video image
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13 PIP Button Selects the picture-in-picture function3,4
14 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen (or returns to the previous level in the
OSD screen)
15 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen
3
Press for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
16 UP Button Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
3
17 - Button Decreases the range by one step
3
18 DOWN Button Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
3
19 + Button Increases the range by one step
3
20 OSD ON Button Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu3, 5
21 USB Connector Connect to a USB drive to read JPEG files
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-725xl:
1 JPEG files on a USB memory stick, up to a maximum size of 2048x1536
2 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front-panel are disabled
3 Applicable to the Scaler outputs only
4 See section 7.2
5 The OSD ON front panel button is activated (illuminated) by default, and pressing the MENU front panel button (or the
MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter (see Figure 21)) displays the OSD Menu. To prevent OSD display,
press the OSD ON front panel button (or the OSD key). The front panel button will no longer be illuminated, and the front
panel LCD now operates independently of the OSD (when the OSD is OFF, the LCD is still operational)

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Figure 2: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel

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Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
1 CV IN BNC Connectors Connects to the composite video sources (from 1 to 4)
2 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor
3 YC IN 4-pin Connectors Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) sources (from 1 to 4)
4 YC OUT 4-pin Connector Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) acceptor
5 COMP Input
BNC
Connector
G/Y
Connect to the component video source or RGB source from (1 to 4)
6 B/Pb
7 R/Pr
8 COMP
OUTPUT
BNC
Connector
G/Y
Connect to the component video or RGB acceptor
9 B/Pb
10 R/Pr
11 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN1
12 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to a PC or Serial Controller
13 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
14 UXGA IN 15-pin HD
Connectors
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics sources (from 1
to 4)
15 UXGA OUT 15-pin HD
Connector
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
16 HDMI IN Connectors Connects to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4)
17 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor
18
SCALED OUPUTS
HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor
19 UXGA 15-pin HD
Connector
Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
20 BNC
Connector
H
Connect to the component video or RGBHV acceptor
21 R/Pr
22 G/Y
23 B/Pb
24 V
1 Local Area Network (that is, computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a server
within a defined geographic area)

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5 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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6 Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
This section describes how to connect the VP-725xl. In particular, how to
connect the:
•VP-725xl rear panel (see section 6.1)
•Interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs (see section 6.2)
•PC (see section 6.3)
•Ethernet port (see section 6.4)
Using the VP-725xl you can select any one of the 21 inputs and scale that
input to up to three scaled outputs (at the identical resolution).
6.1 Connecting the VP-725xl
To connect the VP-725xl, connect the following1to the rear panel, as the
example in Figure 3 illustrates:
1. Connect one or more of the following video sources:
Up to four UXGA graphics sources (for example, computers) to the
15-pin HD input connectors2
Up to four composite video sources (for example, DVD players) to the
BNC input connectors
Up to four s-Video sources to the 4-pin input connectors (not
illustrated in Figure 3)
Up to four component video3(sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y,
R-Y, or Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) sources or four RGB sources to the four sets
of 3 BNC connectors, G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr.
Up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the HDMI
connectors
2. Connect the CV OUT BNC connector, and the UXGA OUT 15-pin HD
connector to the respective video inputs on the projector.
3. Connect the HDMI connector to an LCD display.
4. Connect the COMP OUTPUT BNC connectors: G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr to
the respective component video inputs on the LCD monitor.
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-725xl. After connecting your VP-725xl, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 These connectors also accept interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB signals (see Table 3)
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5. Connect up to three SCALED OUTPUTS, as follows:
Connect the RGBHV connectors (G/Y, B/Pb, R/Pr, H, and V) to the
RGBHV acceptor (for example, a projector)
Connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, an
LCD display)
Connect the UXGA connector to the UXGA acceptor, for example, a
monitor (not illustrated in Figure 3)
6. Connect the power cord1(not illustrated in Figure 3).
7. If required connect:
A PC (see section 6.3).
The Ethernet port (see section 6.4).
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs
Table 3 defines the input progressive1and interlaced2RGBS and RGsB
pinouts:
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS
Input Color Space PINOUT
VGA RGsB Red to PIN 1
Green + sync, to PIN 2
Blue to PIN 3
RGBS Red to PIN 1
Green to PIN 2
Blue to PIN 3
Hs (H and V) to PIN 13
YUV YPbPr Green + sync to Y
Blue to Pb
Red to Pr
6.3 Connecting to the VP-725xl via RS-232
You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example,
a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B
respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.
Method A (Figure 4)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a
crossed cable (pin 2to pin 3, pin 3to pin 2, and pin 5to pin 5) to the RS-232
9-pin D-sub port on the PC.
Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection
Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a
controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6
on the controller side.
Method B (Figure 5)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a
straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the null-modem
adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC. The straight cable usually
1 A display mode in which all the horizontal lines of an image are displayed in a single frame (one field)
2 A display mode in which a frame consists of two separate fields with the first field consisting of odd horizontal lines and the
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contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector. Because the
null-modem adapter (which already includes the flow control jumpering
described in Method A above) only requires pins 2, 3 and 5 to be connected, you
are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins.
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter
6.4 Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port
You can connect the VP-725xl via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see
section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see
section 6.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.
See section 8.4 for Ethernet configuration.
6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725xl to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default
IP Address of the VP-725xl during the initial configuration
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your network card as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties and right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
3. Select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see
Figure 6).

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Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
5. Select Use the following IP Address1, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 7.
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
6. Click OK.
6.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through
Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725xl to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45
connectors.
1 This IP address is compatible with the factory default IP address of the unit

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7 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler
The VP-725xl includes the following front panel buttons:
•A set of 21 INPUT SELECTOR buttons
•Video Group and Scaler Mode SELECT buttons
•A PIP button
•A FREEZE button
•A set of 7 OSD buttons (described in Table 1): OSD ON, MENU,
ENTER, -, +, UP, and DOWN
This section describes how to:
•Switch an input to an output (see section 7.1)
•Use the PIP feature (see section 7.2)
•Lock and unlock the front panel buttons (see section 7.3)
•Freeze the image (see section 7.4)
•Display a blank screen (see section 7.5)
7.1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode
The VP-725xl can operate in two different modes:
•The Video Group mode, in which you can switch an input (from 1 to 4) to
an output in each of the five Video Groups: composite video, s-Video,
component video (RGB or YPbPr), HDMI and UXGA. Note that the
HDMI Group Output is momentarily lost during switch transitions in the
unit
•The Scaler mode, in which you can select one of the 21 input buttons to
switch to the scaled outputs
When the VP-725xl is in use, both modes operate simultaneously, as well as
independently. That is, the Scaler output is available even when switching in
the Video Group mode, and visa-versa.
7.2 Understanding the PIP Feature1
The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used for the simultaneous display of
video and graphic sources, and lets you display:
•An inserted video source2PIP over a graphic source3
•An inserted graphic source3PIP over a video source2
1 See section 8.1.4
2 That is, composite, s-Video
3 That is, HDMI or UXGA or component