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Kramer VP-729 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen Technical Specifications VP-729 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1: VP-729 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-729 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-729 Rear Panel Figure 4: Connecting the PC...
  • Page 3 Table 16: Input Functions Table 17: Output Functions Table 18: Technical Specifications of the VP-729 Presentation Switchers / Scaler Table 19: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Signal Table 20: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 Introduction...
  • Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview The Kramer VP-729 is a 9-input Proscale™ Presentation Switcher / Scaler with unbalanced stereo and digital S/PDIF audio. The VP-729 scales any composite, s-Video (Y/C), component video (YUV), HDMI or computer graphics video signal, as well as jpeg files (via USB) up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch-free switching between sources through FTB™...
  • Page 7 Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter (with on-screen menus) Via the Ethernet The VP-729 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. 1 The front panel blank, freeze and lock buttons can be programmed via the OSD menu (see Table 15) 2 To check if firmware upgrades are available, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 8: About Hdmi

    High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter Licensee In particular, HDMI...

  • Page 9: Recommendations For Best Performance

    Kramer VP-729 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1, and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-729; Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel. Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 10: Figure 1: Vp-729 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

    Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1: VP-729 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-729 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel...

  • Page 11: Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen resolution (XGA/720p @60Hz) Press to lock/unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation Connect to a USB drive to read JPEG files KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY and the...

  • Page 12: Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

    Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features Feature Y/CV UNIV. IN RCA Connectors (from 1 to 4) UXGA 2 IN HD15 Connector UXGA 1 IN HD15 Connector HDMI 1 IN Connector AUDIO IN UNIV. IN L, S/PDIF RCA Connectors (from 1 to 4) HDMI 2 IN Connector HDMI OUT Connector...

  • Page 13: Installing In A Rack

    Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions (you can download it at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    1 Although this example shows only several inputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs simultaneously 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-729. After connecting your VP-729, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...

  • Page 15: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-729 Rear Panel

    A PC via RS-232, see section 6.1 The ETHERNET port, see section 6.2 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-729 Rear Panel 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine (the power connector is not illustrated in...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6.1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-729 via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-729 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided...

  • Page 17: Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons

    Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons The VP-729 includes the following front panel buttons: Nine INPUT selector buttons, see section 7.1 A PIP button, see section 7.2 BLANK and FREEZE buttons Six OSD buttons A RESET TO XGA/720p button A PANEL LOCK button, see section 7.3...

  • Page 18: Activating The Pip Feature

    Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 7.2.1 Activating the PIP Feature You can activate the PIP by: Pressing the PIP button Pressing the PIP key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see section 7.4, Figure 7) Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu (see Figure 12 and Table 8) 7.2.2 Selecting the PIP Source...

  • Page 19: Toggling Between The Pip And The Screen Source (Swap)

    1 Even if the input signal is not connected. In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen displays, compliant to Table 3. Figure 6: OSD SWAP Status KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY UXGA, HDMI, component video or USB UXGA, HDMI, component video or USB...

  • Page 20: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock your VP-729. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. When the front panel is locked, control is still available via RS-232 and/or the ETHERNET connector.

  • Page 21: Table 4: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions

    PIP sources: Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4, VGA 1, VGA2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and Mute Mutes the audio signal Swap Toggles between the PIP content and the parent screen content Selects the picture-in-picture function and illuminates the PIP button KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Vp-729 Via The Osd Menu Screens

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control each input signal on your VP-729, using the MENU, ENTER, OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter.

  • Page 23: The Input Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.1 The Input Screen Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen. Setting Function Source Select the source Input (1 to 4) Select the source type Source Type Image Name Shows the file name...

  • Page 24: The Picture Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen. Setting Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Output Gamma Film Mode Temporal NR Mosquito NR Block NR Detail Enhancement Luma Transition Enhance...

  • Page 25: The Output Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.3 The Output Screen Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen. Setting Function Resolution Set the resolution HDMI Type Set the HDMI type Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio Standard, Letterbox, Anamorphic, Virtual...

  • Page 26: The Pip Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen. Setting Function On/Off Activate/deactivate the PIP feature Type Select the PIP type Source Select the PIP source PIP Size...

  • Page 27: The Audio Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.5 The Audio Screen Figure 13 and Table 9 define the Audio screen. Setting Type Select the audio input type Input Volume Adjust the input volume Output Volume Adjust the output volume...

  • Page 28: The Geometry Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.6 The Geometry Screen Figure 14 and Table 10 define the Geometry screen, allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface. Table 10: Geometry Screen Functions Setting...

  • Page 29: The Setup Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.7 The Setup Screen Figure 15 and Table 10 define the Setup screen. Setting Save Save a profile Recall Recall a profile Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the output to that of the input...

  • Page 30: The Advanced Setup Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.7.1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 16 and Table 14 to Table 17 (inclusive) define the Advanced Setup screen. The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions and refresh rate values (see Table 13).

  • Page 31: Table 15: Misc Functions

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Logo Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on the screen OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a custom Logo Blank Color Set the blank color (the color that...

  • Page 32: Table 16: Input Functions

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting H Total Horizontal Total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Total Vertical Total V Start Vertical active start point V Active Vertical active region Ch, Pump...

  • Page 33: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Info Screen

    Configuring the VP-729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8.8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen From the Information screen (see Figure 18), you can verify the main source, PIP source, the output resolution, the SYNC mode, as well as the firmware...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30VA automatic power supply DIMENSIONS: 19" (W), 9.3" (D) 1U (H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 3kg (6.6lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Null modem adapter, IR remote control, power cord 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Specifications of the VP-729 Presentation Switchers / Scaler...

  • Page 35: Table 19: Technical Specifications Of The Rgbhv / Rgbs (Pc) / Rgsb (Pc) Signal

    Notes Resolution 1024x768 Mac13 1024x800 1152x864 1152x870 1152x900 1152x900 1280x960 1280x960 1280x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 Mac16 1280x1024 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 Mac19 1680x1050 Vertical Notes Frequency (Hz) Mac21 Sun(12/1) (12/1) Vertical Notes Frequency (Hz) Mac21 Sun(12/1) (12/1) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 36: Table 22: Technical Specifications Of The Hdmi Signal (For Rgb Or Yuv Colorspace)

    Table 22: Technical Specifications of the HDMI Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) Resolution 1080i 1080i 1080p 1080p 720p 720p 480i 480p 576i 576p Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Resolution 1080i 1080i 1080p 1080p 720p 720p 480i 480p 576i...

  • Page 37: Table 24: Technical Specifications Of The Rgbhv/Comp/Ypbpr Output Signal

    800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 1680x1050 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 480p 576p 1080p 1080p Technical Specifications Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark RGBHV RGBHV VESA Comp/YPb KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 38: Table 25: Technical Specifications Of The Hdmi/Dvi/Rgb Output Signal

    Table 25: Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal Resolution 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 1680x1050 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 480p 576p 1080p 1080p Table 26: Technical Specifications of the 1920x1080 Output Signal Standard Timing VESA...

  • Page 39: Vp-729 Communication Protocol

    10 VP-729 Communication Protocol Serial Configuration: Baud rate: 9600 (Bits per second) Data bits: 8bits Parity: None Stop bits: 1bit Communication confirmation: Send: CR Reply: CR> Set Command: Send: Y Control_Type Function Param CR Reply: Z Control_Type Function Param CR>...
  • Page 40 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: Input 1 1: Input 2 2: Input 3 3: Input 4 4: VGA 1 5: VGA 2 6: HDMI 1 7: HDMI 2 8: USB 0: Component 1: YC 2: Video 0: Component...
  • Page 41 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: Off 1: Low 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off 1: Low 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off 1: On 0: Off 1: Low 2: Medium 3: High 0: Off 1: Low 2: High...
  • Page 42 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: Auto 1: HDMI 2: DVI 0: Standard 1: Letterbox 2: Anamorphic 3: Virtual Wide 4: Native 5: Custom -64 ~ 64 -64 ~ 64 -32 ~ 32 -32 ~ 32 0: 100%...
  • Page 43 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: On 1: Off 0: Red 1: Green 2: Blue 0: Analog 1: S/PDIF -22~0~+22 -100~24 -36~0~+36 -36~0~+36 -10~10 0: Off 1: On 0: Dynamic 1: User Define 0~340(step 2) 0: No audio...
  • Page 44 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: 1400x1050x60 1: 1680x1050x60 0: 1280x1024x75 1: 1280x1024x76 0: Center 1: Top Left 2: Top Right 3: Bottom Left 4: Bottom Right 0: 5 sec 1: 10 sec 2: 20 sec 3: 30 sec...
  • Page 45 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 0: Off 1: On 0: Off 1: On 0: 640x480 60 1: 640x480 67 Mac13 2: 640x480 72 3: 640x480 75 4: 640x480 85 5: 720x400 70 6: 720x400 85 7: 800x600 56...
  • Page 46 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 102: PAL 103: PAL-M 104: PAL-N 105: NTSC 4.43 106: SECAM 107: PAL-60 0: 640x480 60 1: 640x480 67 Mac13 2: 640x480 72 3: 640x480 75 4: 640x480 85 5: 720x400 70 6: 720x400 85...
  • Page 47 Control Type Function VP-729 Communication Protocol Parameter 101: NTSC 102: PAL 103: PAL-M 104: PAL-N 105: NTSC 4.43 106: SECAM 107: PAL-60 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Description...
  • Page 48 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
  • Page 49 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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