Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-725DS
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
5 Installing the VP-725DS on a Rack 9
6 Connecting the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 10
6.1 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 11
6.2 Connecting a PC 13
6.3 Connecting the VP-725DS via the ETHERNET port 14
6.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14
6.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 16
7 Understanding the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 17
7.1 Understanding the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode 17
7.2 Understanding the PIP Button Feature 17
7.2.1 Activating the PIP Feature 18
7.2.2 PIP Characteristics 19
7.2.3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (SWAP) 19
7.2.4 Resizing the PIP 19
7.2.5 Moving the Position of the PIP 19
7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 20
8 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 21
8.1 Switching an Input 21
8.1.1 Freezing the Image 21
8.1.2 Displaying a Blank Screen 22
8.2 Choosing the Output Resolution 23
9 Controlling the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 24
9.1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen 24
9.1.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 25
9.1.2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 25
9.1.3 Selecting the Source 26
9.1.4 Controlling the Geometry 29
9.1.4.1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 31
9.1.4.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 32
9.1.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens 33
9.1.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 33
9.1.5.2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 35

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9.1.5.3 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 36
9.1.5.4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 37
9.1.5.5 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 38
9.1.5.6 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 39
9.1.5.7 Choosing Factory Reset 42
9.1.5.8 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 42
9.1.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 43
9.2 Operating via the LCD Display 44
9.3 Operating via the Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter 44
9.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 47
9.4.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software 47
9.4.2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection 47
9.4.2.1 The Configuration Screen 47
9.4.3 Control the VP-725DS via the Ethernet/Serial Port 49
10 Using Text Overlay 51
10.1 Downloading the TextOverlay Program 53
10.2 Setting the Text Message 53
10.3 Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program 54
10.4 Saving and Loading Settings 55
11 Technical Specifications 56
12 VP-725DS Communication Protocol 57
13 VP-725DS Text Overlay Protocol 64

Figures
Figure 1: VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 12
Figure 3: Connecting the PC 13
Figure 4: RJ-45 PINOUT 14
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 15
Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 15
Figure 7: OSD PIP Status 18
Figure 8: OSD SWAP Status 19
Figure 9: Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel 20
Figure 10: OSD Input Status 21
Figure 11: OSD Output Status 23
Figure 12: Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 24
Figure 13: Menu Screen Icons 25
Figure 14: Controlling the Gamma and Color 25
Figure 15: Gamma, Color Temperature/Manager User 1/2 Screen 26
Figure 16: Selecting the Source 26
Figure 17: Selecting the Search 28

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Figure 18: Selecting the Group 28
Figure 19: Selecting the Source 28
Figure 20: Geometry Screen 29
Figure 21: Geometry (Aspect Ratio) Screen 30
Figure 22: Geometry (Zoom) Screen 30
Figure 23: OSD Enlarge Status 31
Figure 24: Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example 31
Figure 25: Zoom Position Adjustment Example 31
Figure 26: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen 32
Figure 27: Geometry (Zoom Position Adjustment) Screen 32
Figure 28: Geometry (Keystone) Screen 33
Figure 29: Utility Screen 33
Figure 30: Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 34
Figure 31: Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen 34
Figure 32: Choosing the Video Utility Settings 35
Figure 33: Video Setting Standard Utility Screen 35
Figure 34: Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 36
Figure 35: Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 37
Figure 36: Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 38
Figure 37: OSD Size Utility Screen 38
Figure 38: OSD Blank Color Utility Screen 39
Figure 39: Choosing the Output Utility Settings 39
Figure 40: Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen 40
Figure 41: Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen 41
Figure 42: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen 41
Figure 43: Factory Reset Utility Screen 42
Figure 44: Advanced Utility Screen 42
Figure 45: Information Screen 43
Figure 46: Example of how to use the LCD Display 44
Figure 47: Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter 45
Figure 48: VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box (Configuration Tab) 47
Figure 49: VP725 Ethernet Application Search Panel Screen 48
Figure 50: Configuration Tab 48
Figure 51: Setting an IP Number 49
Figure 52: VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box (Control Tab) 50
Figure 53: TextOverlay Application Screen 51

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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 7
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 8
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 11
Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 14
Table 5: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 16
Table 6: Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 25
Table 7: Controlling the Gamma and Color 26
Table 8: Selecting the Source 27
Table 9: Controlling the Geometry 29
Table 10: Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 34
Table 11: Choosing the Video Utility Settings 35
Table 12: Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 36
Table 13: Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 37
Table 14: Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 38
Table 15: Choosing the Output Utility Settings 40
Table 16: User Mode Setting Definitions 41
Table 17: Advanced Utility Screen Features 42
Table 18: User Define Measure Features 43
Table 19: Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 46
Table 20: VP725 Ethernet Application Configuration Tab 48
Table 21: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 52
Table 22: Number of Buffers, Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height 53
Table 23: TextOverlay Parameters 54
Table 24: Technical Specifications of the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler 56
Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725DS/VP-725DSA 57
Table 26: Text Overlay Protocol of the VP-725DS 64

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 ADDENDUM: Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection

This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections
and replaces the opening paragraph in the "Connecting the ETHERNET Port
directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)" section in the User Manual as follows:
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Table 1 and Figure 1 define the color codes for the two existing standard types
of cross cables used in the industry. Table 2 defines how to connect the wires
to the connectors on both ends of the cable.
When manually connecting the ends of a cable, both connectors must follow
the same standard (either EIA /TIA 568A or EIA /TIA 568B).

Table 1: Crossover Cable RJ-45 Types 1 8

EIA /TIA 568B EIA /TIA 568A
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color
1 White-orange 1 White-green
2 Orange 2 Green TOP
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown FRONT
8 Brown 8 Brown
1 8
Figure 1: RJ-45 PINOUT

Table 2: Wiring between Connector One and Two of the Cable

Signal Pairs PINs on PINs on Connector Signal Pairs
Connector One Two
TX_D1+ 1 3 RX_D2+
TX_D1- 2 6 RX_D2-
RX_D2+ 3 1 TX_D1+
RX_D2- 6 2 TX_D1-
BI_D3+ 4 7 BI_D4+
BI_D3- 5 8 BI_D4-
BI_D4+ 7 4 BI_D3+
BI_D4- 8 5 BI_D3-

P/N: 2900 - 9999993 A1

 Introduction

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 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-725DS Presentation Switcher
/ Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Projection systems 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
The package includes these items:
VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Power cord2
Infra-red remote control transmitter (including the required battery)
Null-modem adapter
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: 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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IN PU T S ELECTOR
VGA DVI
1 2 3 4 1 2

MOD E S ELECT

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VIDEO SCALER
CV YC COMP GROUP
UP

FREEZE PIP ENTER OSD O N

- +

DO WN

CV YC COMP
IN 1 IN 3 IN 1 IN 3 G/Y1 B/Pb 1 R/Pr1 G/Y3 B/Pb 3 R/Pr3
OUTPUT
OUT OUT G/Y B/Pb R/Pr

IN 2 IN 4 IN 2 IN 4 G/Y2 B/Pb 2 R/Pr2 G/Y4 B/Pb 4 R/Pr4

VGA DVI

IN 1 IN 3
OUT IN 1 IN 2 OUT

IN 2 IN 4

H V SCALED OUTPUTS

DVI VGA

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

OSD ON
MODE SELECT UP FREEZE PIP
ENTER
- +

VIDEO SCALER DOWN

GROUP

Brightness and Contrast Geometry:

Gamma and Color: Utilities:

Source: Information:

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 Overview

3 Overview
The VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler is designed for a wide variety
of presentation and multimedia applications. It 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), XGA
(1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024) and UXGA (1600x1200); high definition
television HDTV (480p, 720p and 1080i); and several optimum plasma and
LCD rates such as 852x1024i, 1024x1024i, 1366x768, 1365x1024, 1280x720,
720x483, 852x480, 1400x1050, 576P, 720x400, 832x624, 1024x800,
1152x864, 1152x870, 1152x900, 1280x960, 1280x768, 1024x576, as well as
a user definable output mode1.
In particular, the VP-725DS:
Offers high quality de-interlacing 3:2/2:2 pull down2
Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232
Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching
the power off and then on again
Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)
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
Includes an OSD (on-screen display) for making the adjustments that can
be located anywhere on the screen, and can be doubled in size. The OSD
can be used to deactivate the source prompt, choose the color of the blank
screen, and choose from three seamless switching transition speeds
Consists of 5 video groups—composite video, s-Video, component video
(RGB or YPbPr), DVI-D and VGA—and each group has 4 inputs (except
for DVI which has 2 inputs)

1 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
2 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)

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Has multi-standard video support; supports VESA standards; HDTV

standards and other popular resolutions on the input. Does not support
HDCP1 (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) on the DVI2
Features two modes of operation: Video Group Mode and Scaler Mode.
These modes function simultaneously and independently (except for DVI:
once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode, that DVI input selection
cannot be changed in the Video Group Mode)
Video Group Mode selects the input from each group: CV, YC,
Component, VGA, DVI for switching to its local (group) output
Scaler Mode converts the selected input (one of 18) to the SCALED OUTPUTS
Includes a front panel lock, as well as a separate OSD lock
In addition to providing an up- or down- scaled output of the selected (one
of 18) inputs, also functions as 4x1 switchers for each video group (2x1 for
DVI)
Has ProcAmp3 controls for the scaler output
Lets you freeze the image at any instant
Lets you select the output colorspace (RGB or YPbPr)
Has a text overlay feature4 for insertion of subtitles, karaoke script, text
banners, and the like, which lets you send text to be displayed on the
scaled output
Includes a built-in Picture-In-Picture (PIP) inserter5 (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 2
images side-by-side (Split-Screen)
The VP-725DS:
Comes in a rugged, professional 19" 3U rack-mountable metal enclosure
Uses a universal 100-240VAC automatic power supply

1 A method of security encryption (developed by Intel and Silicon Image)

2 An HDCP source would show up as a very snowy, noisy picture at the output
3 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters
4 The VP725 Text Overlay Application (Text Overlay Sender) for the VP-725DS (and the VP-725DSA) can be downloaded
at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 See section 7.1

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Control the VP-725DS:
From the front panel user-friendly menu-driven OSD (see section 9.1)
From the front panel high contrast LCD Display (see section 9.2)
Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter (see section 9.3)
Via Ethernet (see section 9.4)
Remotely, via RS-232
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 VP-725DS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-725DS:

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INPUT SELECTOR
VGA DVI
1 2 3 4 1 2

MODE SELECT

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VIDEO SCALER
CV YC COMP GROUP
UP

FREEZE PIP ENTER

- + OSD ON

DOWN

ETHERNET

CV YC COMP 90-264 VAC

50/60 Hz
IN 1 IN 3 IN 1 IN 3 G/Y1 B/Pb1 R/Pr1 G/Y3 B/Pb3 R/Pr3
OUTPUT
OUT OUT G/Y B/Pb R/Pr RS-232

IN 2 IN 4 IN 2 IN 4 G/Y2 B/Pb2 R/Pr2 G/Y4 B/Pb4 R/Pr4

VGA DVI H V SCALED OUTPUTS

IN 1 IN 3
OUT IN 1 IN 2 OUT DVI VGA

IN 2 IN 4 R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

Figure 1: VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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Table 1: Front Panel VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features

# Feature Function
1 VGA Button Selects one of the 4 VGA sources
SELECTOR
1
2 DVI Button Selects one of the 2 DVI sources
INPUT

3 CV Button Selects one of the 4 CV sources

4 YC Button Selects one of the 4 s-Video (Y/C) sources
5 COMP Button Selects one of the 4 Component sources
6 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
7 IR Receiver / LED Green when the unit will accept IR remote commands; red in
2
standby mode
3
8 FREEZE Button Freezes the output video image
3,4
9 PIP Button Selects the picture-in-picture function
10 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen (or moves to the previous level in
3,5
the OSD screen) and locks/unlocks the front panel
3
11 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen
3
12 - Button Decreases the range by one step
3
13 DOWN Button Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
14 + Button Increases the range by one step3
3
15 UP Button Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
3, 6
16 OSD ON Button Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu
17 LCD STATUS Display Displays the status
18 SCALER Button When selected shows which of the 18 video inputs has been
selected to be scaled at the SCALED OUTPUTS, and facilitates
SELECT
MODE

the selection of an alternative video input for scaling

19 VIDEO GROUP Button Shows which video input from each group is selected for
switching, and facilitates the selection of an alternative video input
from each group1

1 Note, that once a DVI input is selected in the Scaler Mode, that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the Video Group
Mode
2 After pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter (see Figure 47). The machine is temporarily powered
down except that the power switch (item 6) on the machine continues to illuminate
3 Scaler outputs only
4 See section 7.2
5 See section 7.3
6 The OSD ON front panel button is activated (illuminated) by default, and pressing the MENU front panel button (or the
MENU key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47)) displays the OSD Menu. To block display of the OSD
Menu, press the OSD ON front panel button (or the OSD key) to deselect the OSD ON front panel button (which is no longer
illuminated); the OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen. However, deselecting the
OSD ON front panel button during an OSD operation will not turn off the OSD Menu (even though the OSD OFF status
appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen), letting you complete the OSD operation

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Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
20 INPUTS OUTPUT R/Pr BNC Connector
COMP

21 B/Pb BNC Connector Connect to the component video acceptor or to an RGB acceptor
22 G/Y BNC Connector
23 R/Pr BNC Connector
COMP

24 B/Pb BNC Connector Connect to the component video source or RGB source from 1 to 4
25 G/Y BNC Connector
1
26 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN
27 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor
28 CV IN BNC Connectors Connects to the composite video sources from 1 to 4
29 VGA IN HD15 Connectors Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics sources from 1 to 4
30 VGA OUT HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
31 YC IN 4p Connectors Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) sources from 1 to 4
32 YC OUT 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) acceptor
33 DVI IN Connectors Connects to the DVI (digital video interface) graphics sources from 1 to 2
34 DVI OUT Connector Connects to the DVI (digital video interface) graphics acceptor
35 H BNC Connector
SCALED OUPUTS

36 R/Pr BNC Connector

37 V BNC Connector Connects to the component video or RGB acceptor
38 G/Y BNC Connector
39 B/Pb BNC Connector
40 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI (digital video interface) graphics acceptor
41 VGA HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics acceptor
42 RS-232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller
43 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

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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 Installing the VP-725DS on a Rack

5 Installing the VP-725DS on a Rack

This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack
mount.

Before Installing on a Rack

Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is How to Rack Mount
within the recommended range:
To rack-mount the machine:
Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade
1 Attach both ear brackets to the
Operating humidity range 5 to 65 % RHL,
machine. To do so, remove the
non-condensing
screws from each side of the
Storage temperature range -20 to +70 Deg. Centigrade machine (3 on each side), and
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing replace those screws through
the ear brackets.

CAUTION!!

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking care

that:
1 It is located within the recommended environmental
conditions, as the operating ambient temperature of a
closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room
ambient temperature.
2 Place the ears of the machine
2 Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the against the rack rails, and
machine. insert the proper screws (not
provided) through each of the
3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal
four holes in the rack ears.
position.
Note that:
4 You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the In some models, the front panel
machine to the supply circuit, overloading the circuits may feature built-in rack ears
might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent Detachable rack ears can be
protection and supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate removed for desktop use
nameplate ratings for information. For example, for fuse
replacement, see the value printed on the product label. Always mount the machine in the
rack before you attach any cables or
5 The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way connect the machine to the power
and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack
grounding. Pay particular attention to supply adapter kit (for a machine that is not
connections other than direct connections to the branch 19"), see the Rack Adapters user
circuit (for example, the use of power strips), and that manual for installation instructions
you use only the power cord that is supplied with the (you can download it at:
machine. http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

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6 Connecting the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler

This section describes how to connect the VP-725DS. In particular, how to:
Connect the VP-725DS rear panel (see this section)
Connect the interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs (see section
6.1)
Connect the PC (see section 6.2)
Connect the ETHERNET port (see section 6.3)
Using the VP-725DS you can select any one of the 18 inputs and scale that
input to up to three scaled outputs (at the identical resolution).
To connect the VP-725DS, connect the following1 to the rear panel, as the
example in Figure 2 illustrates:
1. Connect one or more of the following video sources:
Up to four VGA graphics sources (for example, computers): VGA
Source 1, VGA Source 2, VGA Source 3 and VGA Source 4 to the HD15
input connectors2
Up to four composite video sources3: CV Source 1, CV Source 2, CV
Source 3, and CV Source 4 to the BNC input connectors
Up to four s-Video sources3: YC Source 1, YC Source 2, YC Source 3,
and YC Source 4 to the 4p input connectors
Up to four component video (sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y,
or Y, Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr) sources or four RGB sources4: COMP Source
1, COMP Source 2, COMP Source 3, and COMP Source 4 to the four
sets of three BNC connectors, G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr
Up to two DVI5 graphics sources (for example, computers): DVI
Source 1 and DVI Source 2 to the DVI connectors
2. Connect the CV OUT BNC connector, the YC OUT 4p connector, and
the VGA OUT HD15 connector to the respective video inputs on the
projector.

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-725DS. After connecting your VP-725DS, 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)
3 For example, VCR machines
4 For example, an HDTV satellite receiver to COMP Source 1, and a Betacam VCR machine (or an RGB camera) to COMP
Source 4
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3. Connect the COMP OUTPUT BNC connectors2: G/Y, B/Pb, and R/Pr to
the respective component video inputs on the plasma monitor.
4. 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 Plasma monitor
Connect the DVI connector to the DVI acceptor, for example, a projector
Connect the VGA connector to the VGA acceptor, for example, a monitor
5. Connect the power cord1 (not illustrated in Figure 2).
6. Connect a PC (optional), see section 6.2.
7. Connect the ETHERNET port (optional), see section 6.3.

6.1 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs

Table 3 defines both the progressive2 and interlaced3 RGBS and RGsB
pinouts:
Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS
Input Color Space PINOUT
VGA RGsB Green + sync, to PIN 1
Blue to PIN 2
Red to PIN 3
RGBS Red to PIN 1
Green to PIN 2
Blue to PIN 3
Hs (H and V) to PIN 13
YUV RGsB Green + sync to Y
Blue to Pb
Red to Pr

1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
2 A display mode in which all the horizontal lines of an image are displayed in a single frame (one field)
3 A display mode in which a frame consists of two separate fields with the first field consisting of odd horizontal lines and the
second field even horizontal lines

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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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6.2 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-725DS via the RS-232
port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware.
To connect a PC to a VP-725DS unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided
with the machine (recommended):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-725DS unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to a VP-725DS unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel
port on the VP-725DS unit, forming a cross-connection1, as Figure 3
illustrates

DB9 (To Presentation

DB9 (From PC)
Switcher / Scaler)

Figure 3: Connecting the PC

1 Also known as a Null-modem connection

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6.3 Connecting the VP-725DS via the ETHERNET port
You can connect the VP-725DS via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see
section 6.3.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see
section 6.3.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.
6.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725DS to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 4 and Figure 4 define.
Figure 4: RJ-45 PINOUT

Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT

Side 1 Side 2

PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color

1 Orange / White 1 Green / White
2 Orange 2 Green
3 Green / White 3 Orange / White
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 Blue / White 5 Blue / White
6 Green 6 Orange
7 Brown / White 7 Brown / White
8 Brown 8 Brown

Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5

Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 2 3 and 6
Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 3 1 and 2
Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8

This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default

IP Address of the VP-725DS 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 5).

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Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

5. Select Use the following IP Address1, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 6.

Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window

6. Click OK.

1 This IP address is compatible with the factory default IP address of the unit

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6.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through

Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725DS to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45
connectors, as Table 5 defines:
Table 5: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT
Side 1 Side 2
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color
1 White-orange 1 White-orange
2 Orange 2 Orange
3 White-green 3 White-green
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Green
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown

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7 Understanding the Presentation Switcher / Scaler

The VP-725DS includes the following front panel buttons:
A set of 18 INPUT SELECTOR buttons
A set of 2 MODE SELECT buttons1
A FREEZE button (see section 8.1.1)
A PIP button (see section 7.2)
A set of 7 OSD buttons (described in Table 1): OSD ON, MENU,
ENTER, -, +, UP, and DOWN

7.1 Understanding the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode

This is a machine with an 18x1:3 switcher for the Scaler, as well as individual
video switchers for the 5 Video Groups: composite video, s-Video,
component video (RGB or YPbPr), DVI-D and VGA.
When the VP-725DS 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 (except for DVI: once a DVI input is
selected in the Scaler Mode, that DVI input selection cannot be changed in the
Video Group Mode).

7.2 Understanding the PIP Button Feature

The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used for the simultaneous display of

video and graphic sources, and lets you display:
An inserted video source2 PIP over a graphic source3
An inserted graphic source3 PIP over a video source2
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler automatically recognizes and displays
only the relevant sources, as the following two examples illustrate:
Choosing the AV 1 PIP source when the VGA input is selected, will insert
the composite video source over the VGA graphic displayed on the
screen. You can choose a component4, YC 1, YC 2 or AV 2 PIP source5
(instead of the AV 1). You cannot choose VGA 1, VGA 2 or DVI6

1 VIDEO GROUP MODE SELECT: selects the video input from each group for switching, and SCALER MODE SELECT:
converts the selected video input (one of 18) at each of the SCALED OUTPUTS
2 That is, composite, s-Video or component
3 That is, DVI, VGA or component
4 At video frequencies
5 As long as it is connected and switched on. Otherwise, choosing it will display a blank screen
6 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source

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Choosing the VGA 1 PIP source when the AV 1 input is selected, will
insert the VGA graphic source over the composite video displayed on the
screen. You can choose a component1, VGA 2 or DVI PIP source2
(instead of the VGA 1). You cannot choose AV 2, YC 1, or YC 2
7.2.1 Activating the PIP Feature
To activate the PIP (which illuminates the PIP button), do one of the
following:
Press the PIP button
Switch on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu
Press the PIP key on the remote control transmitter (see Figure 47)
When the Source Prompt is ON, the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame, and
the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the
screen for a few seconds, as Figure 7 illustrates. After a few seconds3, the
orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear4.
Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange frame
and no PIP.

Figure 7: OSD PIP Status

When the Source Prompt is OFF, activating the PIP toggles between the PIP
(with no frame and no OSD PIP status) and no PIP.

1 At graphic frequencies
2 As long as it is connected and switched on. Otherwise, choosing it will display a blank screen
3 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 9.1.5.5
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7.2.2 PIP Characteristics

You can determine the following PIP characteristics:
PIP Source
PIP Size (1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, or split screen)
Horizontal and Vertical position, placing it anywhere on the screen
7.2.3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (SWAP)
To toggle back and forth between the PIP content and the screen source
content, do the following:
Press the SWAP key on the Infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47)
The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of
the screen for a few seconds1, as Figure 8 illustrates

Figure 8: OSD SWAP Status

7.2.4 Resizing the PIP
To resize the PIP (1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, or split screen):
When the Source Prompt is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange
frame, use the Up and/or Down navigation control keys on the infra-red
remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) or the UP and/or DOWN front
panel OSD buttons
Use the OSD Menu
7.2.5 Moving the Position of the PIP
To move the location of the PIP:
When the Source Prompt is OFF (or ON, but without the orange frame), use
the four navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control transmitter
(see Figure 47), or the UP, DOWN, + and/or – front panel OSD buttons

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7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
To prevent accidental changes to settings or unauthorized tampering with the
front panel, you can lock the front panel. This disengages the front panel
switches except for the MENU button on the front panel (press and hold for 3
seconds to unlock). When the front panel is locked, control from the infra-red
remote transmitter is also blocked1.
To lock the front panel:
Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on
the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) for a few seconds,
until the Key Lock On OSD status appears superimposed over the top
right corner of the screen (when the Source Prompt is ON) for a few
seconds2, as Figure 9 illustrates

Figure 9: Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel

To unlock the front panel (releasing the protection mechanism):
Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on
the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) for a few seconds,
until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top
right corner of the screen (when the Source Prompt is ON) for a few
seconds2

1 However, operation via RS-232 serial commands (remote controller or PC) and/or ETHERNET is still available
2 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 9.1.5.5

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8 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler

This section describes how to:
Switch and scale an input (see section 8.1)
Select the output resolution (see section 8.2)

8.1 Switching an Input

You can switch seamlessly1 between each input2 that is connected to a source,
by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button (when the SCALER
button is selected). The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right
corner of the screen (when the Source Prompt is ON) for a few seconds3, as
Figure 10 illustrates:

Figure 10: OSD Input Status

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR button to freeze the image (see
section 8.1.1) or to display a blank screen (see section 8.1.2).
8.1.1 Freezing the Image
You can freeze the image, by either:
Pressing the FREEZE key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see
Figure 47) or the FREEZE front panel button
The image freezes. The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the
appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes. The Freeze OSD status
appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen (when the
Source Prompt is ON) for a few seconds3; or

1 For glitchless transitions between inputs

2 To set the image transition speed (fast, moderate or safe), see section 9.1.5.4
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Pressing the appropriate illuminated INPUT SELECTOR front panel

button or the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 47)
The image freezes. The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the
appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes. The Freeze OSD status
appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen (when the
Source Prompt is ON) for a few seconds1
8.1.2 Displaying a Blank Screen
You can display a blank screen, as follows:
1. Press the appropriate illuminated INPUT SELECTOR front panel button
or the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 47)2.
The image freezes. The FREEZE front panel button illuminates and the
appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button flashes. The Freeze OSD status
appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen (when the
Source Prompt is ON) for a few seconds1
2. Press the appropriate flashing INPUT SELECTOR front panel button or
the INPUT SELECTOR key on the infra-red remote control transmitter
(see Figure 47)
The frozen image is replaced by a blank screen. The FREEZE front panel
button continues to illuminate and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR
button flashes more slowly. The Blank status appears superimposed over
the top right corner of the screen (when the Source Prompt is ON) for a
few seconds1
You can choose the color of the blank screen (blue or black - see Figure 38).

1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 9.1.5.5
2 Alternatively, press the FREEZE key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) or the FREEZE front panel
button. This will cause the FREEZE front panel button to illuminate and the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button to flash

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8.2 Choosing the Output Resolution

You can select the output resolution by pressing the OUT key on the infra-red
remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) or via the Output Setting OSD
menu (see Table 15). The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right
corner of the screen (when the Source Prompt is ON) for a few seconds1, as
Figure 11 illustrates2:

Figure 11: OSD Output Status

1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see see section 9.1.5.5
2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window

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9 Controlling the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler

You can control the Presentation Switcher / Scaler via:
The OSD Menu Screen (see section 9.1)
The front panel LCD Display (see section 9.2)
The infra-red remote control transmitter (see section 9.3)
ETHERNET (see section 9.4)
RS-232 remote control

9.1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen

The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can control your
VP-725DS. When the OSD ON front panel button is selected, pressing the
MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 47) displays the first OSD screen, the
“Brightness and Contrast” screen (see Figure 12).
If the OSD is locked1, pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the
MENU key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) will not
display the “Menu screen”. In this case, you can navigate via the front panel
LCD.
After initially pressing the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key
on the infra-red remote control transmitter, each subsequent press moves to
the previous level in the OSD screen (Esc.).

Figure 12: Controlling the Brightness and Contrast

1 Pressing the OSD ON front panel OSD button or the OSD key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47)
will block access to the OSD Menu

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Figure 13 defines the six interactive icons1:

Brightness Gamma Source Geometry Utility Information

and and Color
Contrast

Figure 13: Menu Screen Icons

9.1.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast
Figure 12 and Table 6 define the Brightness and Contrast Screen:
Table 6: Controlling the Brightness and Contrast
Brightness and Contrast
Level 1 Range Default
Brightness 0 to 128 64
Contrast 0 to 128 64

9.1.2 Controlling the Gamma and Color

Figure 14 and Table 7 define the Gamma and Color Screen. You can choose
Normal (average setting), Presentation (higher black level), Cinema (higher
white balance), Nature (higher green level), User 1 or User 2.

Figure 14: Controlling the Gamma and Color

1 Each icon represents a Level 1 function. In addition to Level 1, the OSD structure includes Level 2 (a subset of level 1),
Level 3 (a subset of level 2), Level 4 (a subset of level 3) and Range

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Table 7: Controlling the Gamma and Color
Gamma and Color
Level 1 Level 2 Range Default
Normal
Presentation
Cinema
Nature
User 1 / 2 Gamma -10 to 10 0
Color Temperature
Red 0 to 127 64
Green 0 to 127 64
Blue 0 to 127 64
Color Manager
Red 0 to 32 16
Green 0 to 32 16
Blue 0 to 32 16
Yellow 0 to 32 16

Choosing User 1 or User 2 from the Gamma and Color Screen illustrated in
Figure 14, displays the Gamma, Color Temperature and Color Manager
Screen in Figure 15. Each user setting is customized to the applicable
environment. The user sets the parameters and saves them for recall later.

Figure 15: Gamma, Color Temperature/Manager User 1/2 Screen

9.1.3 Selecting the Source

Figure 16 and Table 8 define the Source (Search, Select, and Source) Screen.

Figure 16: Selecting the Source

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Table 8: Selecting the Source
Source
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Search Manual
Auto
Select Video Group
1
Audio Group
AV Group1
Scaler
1
Master Audio
1
Master AV
Source VGA Group VGA1
VGA2
VGA3
VGA4
DVI Group DVI1
DVI2
Comp Group Comp1
Comp2
Comp3
Comp4
YC Group YC1
YC2
YC3
YC4
AV Group AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4
Master VGA1
VGA2
VGA3
VGA4
DVI1
DVI2
Comp1
Comp2
Comp3
Comp4
YC1
YC2
YC3
YC4
AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4

Figure 17 illustrates the Search (Manual or Auto) option:

1 Disabled on the VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA

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Figure 17: Selecting the Search

Selecting Manual Search disables the Auto Search option (which finds the
active source). After powering up, the VP-725DS will not scan for an active
input but will display the source selected prior to power down, even if that
input is inactive. Figure 18 illustrates the Group Select option. The Video
Group and Scaler are available1 with the VP-725DS:

Figure 18: Selecting the Group

Figure 19 illustrates the Source:

Figure 19: Selecting the Source

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9.1.4 Controlling the Geometry

Figure 20 and Table 9 define the main Geometry Screen, from which you can
choose the aspect ratio, zoom, and set the keystone angle:

Figure 20: Geometry Screen

Table 9: Controlling the Geometry
Geometry
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default
Aspect Ratio Anamorphic
Virtual Wide
Letterbox Pan -32 to 32 0
Native Left + Up
Right + Up
Center
Left + Down
Right +
Down
4:3 Output Shift -32 to 32 0
User Define H-Zoom -32 to 32 0
V-Zoom -32 to 32 0
H-Pan -32 to 32 0
H- Pan -32 to 32 0
100%
Zoom Zoom Ratio
150%
200%
225%
250%
275%
300%
325%
350%
375%
400%
Zoom Position Adjustment
Keystone Angle -32 to 32 0

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Figure 21 illustrates the Geometry (Aspect Ratio) Screen. You can set the
following characteristics according to your specific requirements: anamorphic
(displays the aspect ratio (usually 16:9)), virtual wide (anamorphic plus
non-linear scaling), letterbox (the vertical line is expanded to full screen1— it
is assumed that there are two bands of black, top and bottom of the screen),
native (lets you set the native resolution according to the specifications of the
plasma screen or projector), 4:3 output (the length to height ratio is 4:3), and
user define (H-Zoom, V-Zoom, H-Pan, and V-Pan):

Figure 21: Geometry (Aspect Ratio) Screen

Figure 22 illustrates the Geometry (Zoom) Screen:

Figure 22: Geometry (Zoom) Screen

The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illustrated by a small rectangle
inside a transparent pop-up OSD Enlarge status box that appears at the top
right corner of the screen, as the example in Figure 23 illustrates:

1 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it

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Figure 23: OSD Enlarge Status

When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position, the screen image is
adjusted correspondingly, and the change is reflected in the pop-up OSD
Enlarge status box. For example, Figure 24 illustrates a zoom ratio increase
from 200% (Image A) to 400% (Image B):

Figure 24: Zoom Ratio Adjustment Example

Figure 25 illustrates how the pop-up OSD Enlarge status box shows a zoom
position adjustment from the top left corner (Image C) to the lower right
corner (Image D):

Figure 25: Zoom Position Adjustment Example

9.1.4.1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio

You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400% via one or both of these methods:
Using the Zoom + and/or the Zoom - control keys1 on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 47). The pop-up OSD Enlarge status box
continuously displays the zoom ratio and position, as Figure 23 illustrates
Using the OSD Menu buttons, as Figure 26 illustrates

1 The and the buttons

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Figure 26: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen

9.1.4.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position

You can adjust the zoom position (see the example in Figure 25) via one or
more of the following methods:
Using the navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control
transmitter (see Figure 47), to fine tune the zoom position (that is, to
slowly zoom-in at any location on the screen)1
Using the OSD Menu buttons (see Figure 27)2

Figure 27: Geometry (Zoom Position Adjustment) Screen

You can adjust the Keystone (to keep the picture rectangular) according to
your specific requirements (see Figure 28).

1 For example, to zoom-in toward the lower right of the image, press the and the buttons separately, as required
2 For example, to zoom-in to the lower right part of the image instead of the top left part, press the + and DOWN OSD Menu
buttons separately, as required

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Figure 28: Geometry (Keystone) Screen

9.1.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens

You can determine how your VP-725DS will function either generally or on a
specific occasion, via the Utility screen settings (see Figure 29):

Figure 29: Utility Screen

9.1.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings

Figure 30 and Table 10 define the Graphic1 Setting Utility screen. You can set
the color format (see Figure 31), position, color, hue, sharpness, frequency
and phase, as well as auto image2 and auto gain3.

1 When a VGA source is selected, “Graphic Setting” will be shown. “HDTV Setting” will appear when an HDTV source is
selected
2 Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position
3 Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast

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Figure 30: Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings

Table 10: Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default
Graphic Setting Color Format Default
RGB
YUV
H-Position 0 to 255 128
V-Position 0 to 255 128
Color 0 to 128 70
Hue 0 to 128 64
Sharpness 0 to 16 8
Frequency 0 to 100 49
Phase 0 to 31 0
Auto Image
Auto Gain

Selecting the color format (see Figure 31) lets you select RGB or YUV1
colorspace. When the Default setting is chosen, the colorspace is set according
to the detected input resolution.

Figure 31: Graphic Setting Color Format Utility Screen

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9.1.5.2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings

Figure 32 and Table 11 define the Video Setting Utility screen. You can set the
Color Format, Standard (see Figure 33), color, hue, sharpness, and position.

Figure 32: Choosing the Video Utility Settings

Figure 33: Video Setting Standard Utility Screen

Table 11: Choosing the Video Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Range Default
Video Setting Color Format Default
RGB
YUV
Standard Auto Auto
NTSC
NTSC4.43
PAL
PAL-N
PAL-M
SECAM
Color 0 to 128 64
Hue 0 to 128 64
Sharpness 0 to 16 11
H-Position 0 to 20 15
V-Position 0 to 20 10

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9.1.5.3 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings

Figure 34 and Table 12 define the PIP Setting Utility screen. You can activate
the PIP, choose the source, the size, and the position of the PIP.

Figure 34: Choosing the PIP Utility Settings

Table 12: Choosing the PIP Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default
PIP Setting PIP On/Off Off
On
PIP Source VGA-1
VGA-2
VGA-3
VGA-4
DVI-1
DVI-2
Comp1
Comp2
Comp3
Comp4
YC-1
YC-2
YC-3
YC-4
AV-1
AV-2
AV-3
AV-4
PIP Size 1/25
1/16
1/9
1/4
Split
H-Position 0 to 36 1
V-Position 0 to 36 1
User Define H-Width 1 to 255 63
Size V-Height 1 to 255 63

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9.1.5.4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings

Figure 35 and Table 13 define the Seamless Switch Utility screen. You can
choose the image transition speed Mode1.

Figure 35: Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings

Table 13: Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Default
Seamless Switch Fast
Moderate *
Safe
Background Blue
Blue
Black

1 FAST (an immediate switch, without checking the resolution. However, the image transition may appear unstable),
MODERATE (between fast and safe) or SAFE (a smooth image transition - the input resolution at the input is checked and
outputted after a few seconds delay, but it takes longer than fast)

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9.1.5.5 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings

Figure 36 and Table 14 define the OSD Setting Utility screen. You can set the
OSD position, time out, size (see Figure 37), source prompt1, and choose the
blank color (blue or black - see Figure 38).

Figure 36: Choosing the OSD Utility Settings

Table 14: Choosing the OSD Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Range Default
OSD Setting H-Position 0 to 36 18
V-Position 0 to 36 18
Time Out 3 to 60 20
OSD Size
Source Prompt Off
On
Blank Color Blue
Black

Figure 37: OSD Size Utility Screen

1 We recommend that you set the source prompt ON, when adjusting the system. During a presentation, set the source prompt
OFF to avoid the appearance of OSD screen labels

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Figure 38: OSD Blank Color Utility Screen

9.1.5.6 Choosing the Output Utility Settings

Figure 39 and Table 15 define the Output Setting Utility screen. You can set
the resolution1 (see Figure 40), refresh rate (see Figure 41), color format, and
a user definable output mode2 (see Figure 42 and Table 16).

Figure 39: Choosing the Output Utility Settings

1 That is, the identical resolution at each scaled output

2 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device

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Table 15: Choosing the Output Utility Settings
Utility
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Output Setting Resolution 640x480 720P
800x600 1080i
1024x768 576P
1280x1024 720x400
1600x1200 832x624
852x1024i 1024x800
1024x1024i 1152x864
1366x768 1152x870
1365x1024 1152x900
1280x720 1280x960
720x483 1280x768
852x480 1024x576
1400x1050 User Define
480P
Refresh Rate 60Hz
75Hz
85Hz
Color Format Default
RGB
YUV
Confirm
Discard
User Mode Setting

Figure 40: Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen

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Figure 41: Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen

800 525
96 2
138 29
640 480
- -
25.2 MHz

Figure 42: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen

Table 16: User Mode Setting Definitions
User Mode Setting Definitions
HT: Horizontal total
HW: Horizontal sync pulse width
HS: Horizontal active start point
HA: Horizontal active region
HP: Horizontal polarity
VT: Vertical total
VW: Vertical sync pulse width
VS: Vertical active start point
VA: Vertical active region
VP: Vertical polarity
OCLK: Output clock
Confirm: Confirm the action
Discard: Cancel the action
Set Import the values of the currently selected
Current: output resolution into the User Mode
Setting

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9.1.5.7 Choosing Factory Reset

From the Factory Reset Utility screen (see Figure 43), you can reset your
VP-725DS to its preset default setting:

Figure 43: Factory Reset Utility Screen

9.1.5.8 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings

Figure 44 and Table 17 define the Advanced Utility screen.

Figure 44: Advanced Utility Screen

Table 17: Advanced Utility Screen Features
Button Function
Input Button You can set the function of the input button besides selecting the input
signal: Freeze/Blank (press the selected input button once to freeze
the frame, press again to create a blank screen and again to return to
normal state); Freeze (press once to freeze the frame, press again to
cancel freeze); Blank (press once to insert blank screen, press again
to return to display); Ignore (input button ignores freeze and blank –
you can freeze the frame or insert a blank screen only via the Freeze
and Blank buttons respectively)
User Define Measure Measures and displays the parameters of the currently selected input
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Table 18 describes the User Define Measure features.
Table 18: User Define Measure Features
User Mode Setting Definitions
H Total Horizontal Total
H Start Horizontal active start point
H Active Horizontal active region
V Start Vertical active start point
V Active Vertical active region
Ch. Pump Charge pump current
Color Color format
H Freq Horizontal Frequency
V Freq Vertical Frequency
Measure Mode Select between Default and User Define

9.1.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen

From the Information screen (see Figure 45), you can verify information that
includes: the main source, the PIP source, the output mode, as well as the
unit’s firmware versions:

Figure 45: Information Screen

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9.2 Operating via the LCD Display

You can control the VP-725DS from the front panel high contrast LCD
Display. You can also operate the VP-725DS via the LCD Display, using the:
Front panel OSD buttons: MENU, ENTER, -, +, UP and DOWN
Infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 47) keys: MENU, and the
navigation keys
For example, to set1 the Keystone to 6 via the LCD Display, using the front
panel buttons, do the following:
1. Turn the VP-725DS unit ON, and press the OSD ON button (if selected).
2. Press the appropriate front panel OSD buttons (as defined in Figure 46).

Figure 46: Example of how to use the LCD Display

9.3 Operating via the Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter

You can control the VP-725DS remotely, from the infra-red remote control
transmitter (that has a range of up to 15 meters and is powered by two AAA
size 1.5V DC batteries), as defined in Figure 47 and Table 19:

1 To keep the picture rectangular. Figure 28 illustrates how to adjust the Keystone via the OSD Menu

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Figure 47: Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter

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Table 19: Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter Functions
Keys Function
FREEZE Freezes the output video image
1
OSD Activates/deactivates access to the OSD Menu
2
POWER Cycles power
INPUT 18 separate keys for selecting these sources: AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4; COMP1, COMP2,
3
SELECTOR COMP3, COMP4; YC1, YC2, YC3, YC4; VGA1, VGA2, VGA3, VGA4; DVI1 and DVI2
4
OVERRIDE Not available on the VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA
5
MIX Not available on the VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA
TALKOVER Not available on the VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA6
SELECT Cycles between Video Group and Scaler
Audio Level Not available on the VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA
Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically adjusting the
phase, frequency and position
7
MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks/unlocks the front panel (see section 7.3)
NAVIGATION Allow maneuvering within an OSD screen (all keys); adjusts the zoom position (4 keys);
8
CONTROL moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF (4 keys); resizes the PIP when the
Source Prompt is ON (2 keys)
Auto Gain Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast
PIP Toggles the picture-in-picture function and illuminates/turns off the PIP button (see section 7.1)
SWAP Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content (see section 7.2.3)
CONTRAST Displays the contrast status (adjust using the / keys)
BRIGHT Displays the brightness status (adjust using the / keys)
ZOOM Allows zoom control. The –VOL, +VOL, and MUTE keys are not operational on the
CONTROL8 VP-725DS; available on the VP-725DSA
OUT Selects the output resolution
SCALE Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios:
Anamorphic, Virtual Wide, Letterbox, Native, 4:3 Output, and User Define

1 The OSD ON front panel button is activated (illuminated) by default, and pressing the MENU key (or the MENU front
panel button) displays the OSD Menu. To toggle the OSD, press the OSD key (or the OSD ON front panel button); the OSD
ON or OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen and the OSD button on the front panel is
illuminated or turned off. (Note that deselecting the OSD ON front panel button during an OSD operation will not turn off the
OSD Menu (even though the OSD OFF status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen), until you
complete the OSD operation)
2 Puts the machine in standby mode: (powering down the machine except that the power switch on the machine continues to
illuminate) and causing the IR Receiver / LED to light red (instead of green)
3 You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR keys to freeze the image (see section 8.1.1) or to display a blank screen (see
section 8.1.2)
4 To send the signal from the microphone to the Master output instead of from the Line, whose signal is blocked
5 To send the combined signals from the microphone and the Line to the Master output
6 To route the selected input to the output, until an audio signal is detected on the microphone input, and the selected input is
faded out (to be faded back in when no input is detected on the microphone)
7 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen
8 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys. See the illustration in Figure 47 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the
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9.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port
To control your VP-725DS via the Ethernet/Serial Port, connect the
ETHERNET port of the VP-725DS to the Ethernet port of your PC1 and then
install and configure the Ethernet Application (see section 9.4.1).
9.4.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software
To install the VP-725DS Ethernet Application, do the following:
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive2.
2. Save the zip file on your computer.
3. Run the installer setup.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
5. Restart your system.
9.4.2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection
Double click the VP725 Ethernet AP.exe icon. The VP725 Ethernet Application
main dialog box appears (see Figure 48), with a configuration tab and a Control tab.
9.4.2.1 The Configuration Screen

Use the Configuration screen to add the device IP address to your computer.
Figure 48 and Table 20 define the Configuration tab.

Figure 48: VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box (Configuration Tab)

1 Or connect the serial port of your VP-725DS to the serial port of your PC (see section 6.2)
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Table 20: VP725 Ethernet Application Configuration Tab
Button Function
Autoscan Press to automatically scan for connected machines
Up Press to scroll down the Server list
Down Press to scroll up the Server list
Delete Press to delete an IP number
Add Press to manually add a server (Com Port or IP Number)
Save Press to save Server settings
Load Press to load Server settings

To search for devices, click the Auto Scan button. Figure 49 shows a device
found on the network, with the IP address assigned at the factory.

Figure 49: VP725 Ethernet Application Search Panel Screen

Check your machine IP number, and press Insert to accept it.

Figure 50: Configuration Tab

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To change the IP address of the unit1, first select the device on the list and
then, using the right mouse button, right-click the mouse button. A selection
box appears, stating “ Set IP Address and “ Device Settings” 2. Select Device
setting, enter the new IP address and click OK. The new IP address will
appear on the screen.

Figure 51: Setting an IP Number

9.4.3 Control the VP-725DS via the Ethernet/Serial Port

To control the VP-725DS via the Ethernet, do the following:
1. On the VP725 Ethernet Application screen, click the Control tab.
The Control screen appears (see Figure 52).
The Control tab includes a set of control buttons, which enable you to
operate and control the machine via the Ethernet or serial ports,
according to the configuration.
2. Press one of the eight orange buttons (1 to 8) that appear on the top left
side on the screen of the Control tab3.
Control the selected machine via the control buttons on the screen4.

1 The default IP address can be changed to fit your network system

2 From which you can enable/disable the DHCP client (DHCP is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), as well as setting
the Baud rate (for example, 9600 or 115200)
3 When a machine is connected, the button lights. Otherwise it is unavailable
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Figure 52: VP725 Ethernet Application Main Dialog Box (Control Tab)
The Control tab includes:
The front panel buttons
The BLANK, SWAP, MUTE and KEYLOCK buttons, which appear only
on the remote control transmitter
A Connection Status area consisting of a connection indicator and the
device IP number
A Message area, recording all the operations performed on the machine
By pressing the Remote Control button on the Control tab, you can operate
the machine via the virtual remote controller interface, for your convenience.

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10 Using Text Overlay

The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP)1.
Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-725DS lets you display text
over the screen, with a rich feature set including text color and speed,
transparency, text position and repetition. Current text overlay settings can be
saved and loaded to the AP.
Before running this program, you have to close the Ethernet Application
program.
Figure 53 and Table 21 define the TextOverlay Application Screen:

Figure 53: TextOverlay Application Screen

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Table 21: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application
# Feature Function
1 Effect1 Set to Normal for a solid colored background
Background

Set to Partial Transparency for a partially transparent background

Color

Set to Full Transparency for a transparent background

Partial Transparency Select the partial transparency shade
Normal Color Select the background color
2 Effect1 Set to Normal for solid colored text; Set to Partial Transparency for
partially transparent text; Set to Full Transparency for transparent text
Color
Text

(can be seen over a solid background)

Partial Transparency Select the partial transparency shade
Normal Color Select the text color
3 Blank Time Set the blank delay time
Scrolling
Mode

Speed Set the speed at which the text moves on the display
Mode Set to Static (fixed text) or Scrolling (text moves across the display)
4 Set the number of messages you can send one after the other (from 1
Number of Accessible
to 3). The number of buffers limit the display height in relation to the
Buffers
output resolution, as defined in Table 22
5 Display Height Set the thickness of the background stripe (height value is limited by the
Number of Accessible Buffers and the output resolution, see Table 22)
6 Text Position – V-Position Set the vertical position of the text background on the display screen
7 Connect/Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect
Communication

TCP/IP Check box When selected, set the IP Address and Port to connect via Ethernet2
Interface

RS-232 Check box When selected, set the COM port and Baud Rate (9600 for VP-725DS)
to connect via the RS-232 connector2
VP725 Check box Select VP725 when connected to a VP-725 series machine
VP727 Check box Select VP727 when connected to a VP-727 machine
8 Message Type the desired text in the Message box
Repeat Set the number of times that the text message will scroll across the screen3
(1 to 20), or set to Forever to repeat the text message continuously
Buffer Depending on the Number of Buffer, you can have up to 3 different text
Send Text

messages running over the background

H-Offset After selecting the Static mode, use the H-Offset box to select the
horizontal position of the text
Select Font Press to select the font and the font size. The text will change on
the screen only after pressing the Send button
Send Transmits the message to be displayed on the screen
9 Message Preview Press to show how the text overlay will look
10 Load Setting Press to load a previously saved setting
11 Save Setting Press to save the current setting
12 Quit Closes the program
13 Position Preview View the position of the text overlay (adjust via V-Position selector)
14 Start to Run Text Overlay Press to display the text on screen. The green button becomes a
yellow “Stop Text Overlay” button. Press to stop scrolling on screen
15 Get Resolution Press to read the current output resolution
16 Current Resolution Displays the current output resolution

1 Unavailable after pressing the “ Start to Run Text Overlay” button

2 You have to select the connection type before connecting the software to the machine
3 For example, set to 2 to repeat the text twice

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Table 22: Number of Buffers, Output Resolution and Maximum Display Height
Maximum Display Height According
to Number of Buffers
Output Resolution 1 2 3
640x480 54 36 27
800x600 43 29 21
832x624 42 28 21
852x480 41 27 20
1024x768 34 22 17
1280x720 27 18 13
1280x768 27 18 13
1280x1024 27 18 13
1366x768 25 17 12
1365x1024 25 17 12
1400x1050 25 16 12
1600x1200 21 14 10
480P 48 32 24
576P 48 32 24
720P 27 18 13
1080i 18 12 9
1080p 18 12 9

10.1 Downloading the TextOverlay Program

To use the TextOverlay Application, download the Text Overlay software

from our Web site1 and follow the on-screen instructions.

10.2 Setting the Text Message

The text overlay parameters can be set before or after pressing the red
Connect button.
You can set the following parameters:
Type the required text in the Message box and press Send
Select the Background Color items and the Text Color items, including
the Effect, the Normal Color and the Partial Transparency
Select the Number of Buffer and the Display Height
Set the V-Position
Set the Blank Time and the scrolling Speed
Set the Mode to Static or Scrolling
If in the Static mode, set the text H – Offset

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If required, select the Buffer option1 (0 to 2) to send varying text messages

Select the Repeating frequency (1 to 20 or Forever)
Select the Font and Font size
Table 23 describes when the setup parameters are available:
Table 23: TextOverlay Parameters
The Parameter Before “Start to Needs
2
Run TextOverlay” Send ?
Number of accessible buffers Yes
Display height Yes
Mode selection3 Yes
Text Color Effect Yes
Background Color Effect Yes
Get resolution Yes
Normal Color (Text Color) No
Normal Color (Background No
Color)
V-Position (Text Position) No
Blank Time (sec) No
Speed No
Message Yes
Repeat Yes
Buffer Yes
H-Offset Yes
Select Font Yes

10.3 Connecting and Disconnecting the TextOverlay Program

To connect the TextOverlay program, do the following:

1. Open the TextOverlay program.
The TextOverlay application screen appears4.
2. Select the VP-725 check box.
3. Select the type of connection to be used5:
When selecting RS-232, in the COM port box select the COM port you
want to use and in the Baud Rate box, select 115200
When selecting TCP/IP, in the IP Address box, type the machine IP and
in the Port box type the port you want to use

1 This option can be used only if the Number of Buffer is other than 1
2 Determines whether pressing the Send button is required to carryout a change in the parameter
3 Static or Scrolling
4 If required you can load a previously saved setting and continue to step 4 in this procedure
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4. Press the red “ Connect” button.
Once a connection is established, the red “ Connect” button changes to a
green “ Disconnect” button, and the connection type boxes are disabled.
5. If required, type the text in the message box, and edit the text message
(see section 10.2).
6. Press the green “ Start to run Text Overlay” button.
The green button changes to a yellow “ Stop Text Overlay” button.
7. Click the Send button in the Send Text area.
Text starts running over the display.
If you need to change any of the settings while the text message is running, do
so according to section 10.2.
To disconnect the TextOverlay program, press the green Disconnect button or
press the Quit button to exit the program.

10.4 Saving and Loading Settings

You can save current settings at any time or load a previously saved setting.
When loading a setting1, the TextOverlay program automatically disconnects
and you need to reconnect it.

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Table 24 includes the technical specifications:
1
Table 24: Technical Specifications of the VP-725DS Presentation Switcher / Scaler
INPUTS: 4 x CV 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors
4 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75 on 4p connectors
2
4 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R or RGsB ) on BNC connectors
2
4 x VGA (VGA through UXGA, RGBS or RGsB ) on HD15F connectors
2 x DVI-D on DVI-I connectors
GROUP 1x CV 1Vpp/75 on a BNC connector
OUTPUTS: 1 x YC 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75 on 4p connector
1 x Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R) on BNC connectors
1 x VGA (VGA through UXGA) on an HD15F connector
1 x DVI-D on a DVI-I connector
SCALED 1x RGBHV (VGA format) / component HDTV on an HD15F connector
OUTPUTS: 1 x RGBHV / YPbPr on BNC connectors
1 x DVI-D on a DVI-I connector
OUTPUT VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024),
RESOLUTIONS: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1024 x 852,1024 x 1024, 1366 x 768, 1365 x 1024, 1280 x
720, 720 x 483, 852 x 480, 1400 x 1050, 480p, 720p, and 1080i, as well as a user
definable output mode
CONTROL: Front panel buttons, IR remote control, RS-232, Ethernet; with OSD and front panel
LCD
ADDITIONAL Freeze, zoom, different selectable vertical refresh rates, ProcAmp control, output
CONTROLS: image scaling, Picture-In-Picture, text overlay, and aspect ratio change
POWER 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz 60VA
SOURCE:
DIMENSIONS: 19” (W), 9.3” (D), 3RU (H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 5.5 kg. (12.2 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: IR remote control, power cord

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Set and Get command:
Set Command: Y Control_Type Function Param CR
Reply: Z Control_Type Function Param CRDoneCR
Get Command: Y Control_Type Function Param CR
Reply: Z Control_Type Function Param CR
Command set type:
0: Key Set 5: ListBox Set
1: ValueSlider Set 7: TextButton Set
3: RadioGroup Set 9: Remote Control(Hotkey) Set
Example:
1. "Y 1 0 32 CR" -> set Contrast value as 32
"Z 1 0 32 CR"
” DoneCR” --> command setting success
2. "Y 10 5 CR" -> get current output resolution
” Z 10 5 2 CR” -> current resolution is 1024x768
3. ” Y 0 35 CR” -> Keypad/Remote controller set Menu ON/OFF
” Z 0 35 CR”
” DoneCR” --> command setting success
Definition:
: ASCII Code 0x20
CR: ASCII Code 0xD or 0xA
After set type Command setting, system will respond a string as “ Done” .
The default data rate is 9600 Baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Table 25 includes the Communication Protocol:
Table 25: Communication Protocol of the VP-725DS/VP-725DSA
Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
0 0 N/A Freeze
0 1 N/A OSD ON
0 2 N/A Power
0 3 N/A AV1
0 4 N/A AV2
0 5 N/A AV3
0 6 N/A AV4
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Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
0 8 N/A YC2
0 9 N/A YC3
0 10 N/A YC4
0 11 N/A COMP1
0 12 N/A COMP2
0 13 N/A COMP3
0 14 N/A COMP4
0 15 N/A VGA1
0 16 N/A VGA2
0 17 N/A VGA3
0 18 N/A VGA4
0 19 N/A DVI1
0 20 N/A DVI2
0 21 N/A Override VP-725DSA only
0 22 N/A Mix VP-725DSA only
0 23 N/A TalkOver VP-725DSA only
0 24 N/A SELECT
0 25 N/A Video Group
0 26 N/A Audio Group VP-725DSA only
0 27 N/A Scaler
0 28 N/A Master Audio VP-725DSA only
0 29 N/A Audio Level VP-725DSA only
0 30 N/A Audio Level - Line VP-725DSA only
0 31 N/A Audio Level - Mic VP-725DSA only
0 32 N/A Audio Level - Out VP-725DSA only
0 33 N/A Auto Image
0 34 N/A Auto Gain
0 35 N/A Menu
0 36 N/A Up
0 37 N/A Left
0 38 N/A Enter
0 39 N/A Right
0 40 N/A Down
0 41 N/A PIP
0 42 N/A Swap
0 43 N/A Contrast
0 44 N/A Brightness
0 45 N/A Zoom+
0 46 N/A Zoom-
0 47 N/A Volume+ VP-725DSA only
0 48 N/A Volume- VP-725DSA only
0 49 N/A Mute
0 50 N/A OUT
0 51 N/A Aspect Ratio
2 0 0~128 Brightness
1: Set
1 0~128 Contrast
2: Get
1: Set
2 -32~32 Aspect Ratio: Letterbox Pan
2: Get
1: Set
3 -32~32 Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Output Shift
2: Get
1: Set
4 -32~32 H-Zoom
2: Get
1: Set
5 -32~32 V-Zoom
2: Get
1: Set
6 -32~32 H-Pan
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Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
1: Set
7 -32~32 V-Pan
2: Get
1: Set
8 -32~32 Keystone Angle
2: Get
1: Set
9 0~255 Graphics H-Position
2: Get
1: Set
10 0~255 Graphics V-Position
2: Get
1: Set
11 0~128 Graphics Color
2: Get
1: Set
12 0~128 Graphics Hue
2: Get
1: Set
13 0~16 Graphics Sharpness
2: Get
1: Set
14 0~100 Graphics Frequency
2: Get
1: Set Graphics Phase
15 0~31
2: Get
1: Set
16 0~128 Video - Color
2: Get
1: Set
17 0~128 Video - Hue
2: Get
1: Set
18 0~16 Video - Sharpness
2: Get
1: Set
19 0~20 Video H-Position
2: Get
Video V-Position for NTSC/NTSC
0~20
1: Set 4.43/PAL-M/PAL 60
20
2: Get Video V-Position for PAL/PAL-
0~39
N/SECAM/NTSC 4.43 50
1: Set
21 0~255 Audio Setting: Treble Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
22 0~255 Audio Setting: Bass Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
23 0~255 Audio Setting: Balance Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
24 0~255 Audio Level: VGA Group Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
25 0~255 Audio Level: DVI Group Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
26 0~255 Audio Level: COMP Group Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
27 0~255 Audio Level: YC Group Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
28 0~255 Audio Level: AV Group Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
29 0~255 Audio Level: VGA Group Output Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
30 0~255 Audio Level: DVI Group Output Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
31 0~255 Audio Level: COMP Group Output Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
32 0~255 Audio Level: YC Group Output Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
33 0~255 Audio Level: AV Group Output Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
34 0~255 Audio Level: Master Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set Audio Level: Master Output Level
35 0~255 VP-725DSA only
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Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
1: Set
36 0~255 Audio Level: Mic Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
37 0~36 PIP Setting: PIP H-Position
2: Get
1: Set
38 0~36 PIP Setting: V-Position
2: Get
1: Set
39 0~255 PIP Setting: H-Size
2: Get
1: Set
40 0~255 PIP Setting: V-Size
2: Get
1: Set
41 0~36 OSD Setting: H-Position
2: Get
1: Set
42 0~36 OSD Setting: V-Position
2: Get
1: Set
43 3~60 OSD Setting: OSD Timeout
2: Get
1: Set Audio Level: VGA1 Input Level
44 0~255 VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
45 0~255 Audio Level: VGA2 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
46 0~255 Audio Level: VGA3 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
47 0~255 Audio Level: VGA4 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
48 0~255 Audio Level: DVI1 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
49 0~255 Audio Level: DVI2 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
50 0~255 Audio Level: COMP1 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
51 0~255 Audio Level:COMP2 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
52 0~255 Audio Level: COMP3 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
53 0~255 Audio Level: COMP4 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
54 0~255 Audio Level: YC1 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
55 0~255 Audio Level: YC2 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
56 0~255 Audio Level: YC3 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
57 0~255 Audio Level: YC4 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
58 0~255 Audio Level: CV1 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
59 0~255 Audio Level: CV2 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
60 0~255 Audio Level: CV3 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
61 0~255 Audio Level: CV4 Input Level VP-725DSA only
2: Get
1: Set
62 -10~10 Gamma and Color: User1Gamma
2: Get
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Temp
63 0~127
2: Get Red
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Temp
64 0~127
2: Get Green
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Temp
65 0~127
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Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Manager
66 0~32
2: Get Red
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Manager
67 0~32
2: Get Green
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Manager
68 0~32
2: Get Blue
1: Set Gamma and Color: User1Color Manager
69 0~32
2: Get Yellow
1: Set
70 -10~10 Gamma and Color: User2Gamma
2: Get
1: Set
71 0~127 Gamma and Color: User2Color Temp Red
2: Get
1: Set Gamma and Color: User2Color Temp
72 0~127
2: Get Green
1: Set
73 0~127 Gamma and Color: User2Color Temp Blue
2: Get
1: Set Gamma and Color: User2Color Manager
74 0~32
2: Get Red
1: Set Gamma and Color: User2 Color Manager
75 0~32
2: Get Green
1: Set Gamma and Color: User2Color Manager
76 0~32
2: Get Blue
1: Set Gamma and Color: User2 Color Manager
77 0~32
2: Get Yellow

Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment

3: Set
0 0~1 Search 0: Manual 1: Auto
4: Get
VP725DS
0: Video Group 3: Scaler
VP725DSA
3: Set 0: Video Group
1 0~5 SELECT 1: Audio Group
4: Get VP-725DSA
2: AV Group only
3: Scaler
4: Master Audio
5: Master AV
3: Set Select VGA Group 0: VGA1 1: VGA2
2 0~3
4: Get input 2: VGA3 3: VGA4
3: Set Select DVI Group
3 0~1 0: DVI1 1: DVI2
4: Get input
3: Set Select COMP 0: COMP1 1: COMP2
4 0~3
4: Get Group input 2: COMP3 3: COMP4
3: Set Select YC 0: YC1 1: YC2
5 0~3
4: Get Group input 2: YC3 3: YC4
3: Set Select AV 0: AV1 1: AV2
6 0~3
4: Get Group input 2: AV3 3: AV4
0: Left + Up 1: Right + Up
3: Set Aspect Ratio:
7 0~4 2: Center 3: Left + Down
4: Get Native Position
4: Right + Down
0: 100% 1: 150%
2: 200% 3: 225%
3: Set 4: 250% 5: 275%
8 0~10 Zoom Ratio
4: Get 6: 300% 7: 325%
8: 350% 9: 375%
10: 400%
3: Set Graphics Setting:
9 0~2 0: Default 1: RGB 2: YUV
4: Get Color Format
3: Set Video Setting:
10 0~2 0: Default 1: RGB 2: YUV
4: Get Color Format

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Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
0: Video Standard - Auto
1: Video Standard - NTSC
2: Video Standard - NTSC
4.43
3: Video Standard -
3: Set Video Setting: PAL
11 0~6
4: Get Video Standard 4: Video Standard -
PAL-N
5: Video Standard -
PAL-M
6: Video Standard -
SECAM
3: Set 0: All Off 1: Override VP-725DSA
12 0~3 Mic Control
4: Get 2: Mix 3: TalkOver only
3: Set Audio Setting: VP-725DSA
13 0~1 0:Off, 1:On
4: Get Loudness only
PIP Setting: PIP
3: Set ON/OFF
14 0~1 0:Off, 1:On
4: Get

3: Set 15 0~17 PIP Setting: PIP 0: VGA1 1: VGA2

4: Get Source 2: VGA3 3: VGA4
4: DVI1 5: DVI2
6: COMP1 7: COMP2
8: COMP3 9: COMP4
10: YC1 11: YC2
12 : YC3 13: YC4
14 : AV1 15 : AV2
16 : AV3 17 : AV4
0: 1/25 1: 1/16
3: Set PIP Setting: PIP
16 0~4 2: 1/9 3: 1/4
4: Get Size
4: Split 5:User Define
3: Set 0: Fast 1: Moderate 2:
17 0~2 Seamless Switch
4: Get Safe
3: Set OSD Setting:
18 0~1 0:Off, 1:On
4: Get Source Prompt
3: Set OSD Setting:
19 0~1 0:Blue, 1:Black
4: Get Blank Color
3: Set Output Color
20 0~2 0: Default 1: RGB 2: YUV
4: Get Format
3: Set
21 0~1 Factory Reset 0:Cancel 1:ok
4: Get
3: Set
22 0~1 OSD size 0:Normal 1:double
4: Get
3: Set StartupLogo
23 0~1 0:Off 1:On
4: Get On/Off
3: Set Audio Auto
24 0~1 0:Off 1:On
4: Get Search
3: Set BackGround
25 0~1 0:Blue 1:Black
4: Get Color
Gamma/Color -
7 0 N/A
Normal
Gamma/Color -
7 1 N/A
Presentation
Gamma/Color -
7 2 N/A
Cinema
Gamma/Color -
7 3 N/A
Nature
Gamma/Color -
7 4 N/A
User 1
Gamma/Color -
7 5 N/A
User 2

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 VP-725DS Communication Protocol
Control Type Function Param (for Set) Function Description Comment
Aspect Ratio -
7 6 N/A
Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio -
7 7 N/A
Virtual Wide
Aspect Ratio -
7 8 N/A
Letterbox
Aspect Ratio -
7 9 N/A
Native
Aspect Ratio - 4:3
7 10 N/A
Output
Aspect Ratio -
7 11 N/A
User Define
example:
VGA/DVI/COMP
"Y 8 0 CR"
8 0 N/A Resolution/
return: "Z 8
Refresh Rate
0 1080i CR"
0: Power Down 1:
9: Set
0 0~1 Power Power On
10: Get

9: Set
1 0~1 Freeze 0: Off 1: On
10: Get
9: Set VP-725DSA
2 0~1 Mute 0: Off 1: On
10: Get only
9: Set
3 0~1 Blank 0: Off 1: On
10: Get
9: Set
4 0~1 Key Lock 0: Off 1: On
10: Get
0: 640x480 1: 800x600
2: 1024x768 3:1280x1024
4: 1600x1200 5: 852x1024i
6: 1024x1024i 7: 1366x768
8: 1365x1024 9: 1280x720
10: 720x483 11: 852x480
9: Set 12: 1400x1050 13: 480P
5 0~26 Output Resolution
10: Get 14: 720P 15: 1080i
16: 576P 17: 720x400
18: 832x624 19: 1024x800
20: 1152x864 21: 1152x870
22: 1152x900 23: 1280x960
24: 1280x768 25: 1024x576
26: User Define

0: 60Hz 1: 75Hz 2: 85Hz

9:Set Output Refresh
6 3: 70Hz 4: 84Hz 5: 66Hz
10:Get Rate
6: 76Hz 7: 50Hz 8:72Hz

0: VGA1 1: VGA2
2: VGA3 3: VGA4
4: DVI1 5: DVI2
6: COMP1 7: COMP2
9: Set
7 0~17 Master Source 8: COMP3 9: COMP4
10: Get
10: YC1 11: YC2
12 : YC3 13: YC4
14 : AV1 15 : AV2
16 : AV3 17 : AV4
9: Set
8 0~1 OSD 0:Off 1:On
10: Get
9:Set 0:All Off 1:Line
9 0~3 Audio Level
10:Get 2:Mic 3:Out
10:Get 10 0~1 Audio Exist 0:No 1:Yes Get only

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13 VP-725DS Text Overlay Protocol

Table 26 includes the Text Overlay Protocol.
Command P1 P2 P3;
P1, 2, 3: Parameters 1, 2, 3
Table 26: Text Overlay Protocol of the VP-725DS
Functions Command P1 P2 P3 Comments
1 Display Buffer T12ED ** ** Page No. Page Page No of page <= 7
Configuration ** of Buffer Width Height Buffer size limitation: Width *
Height *
(Page No+1) <= 70KB
2 V-Position T13EC ** Vertical NA NA 1~2047
Location
3 H-Position T14EB ** Horizontal NA NA 1~2047, Non Used
Location
4 Text Color Effect T16E9 ** Mode NA NA Mode :
0: Transparency
1: Partial Transparency
2: Normal
5 Text RGB Color T17E8 ** ** R G B RGB color 0-255
**
6 Text Partial T18E7 ** ** R G B RGB color 0-255
Transparency **
Color
7 Background Color T19E6 ** Mode NA NA 0: Transparency
Effect 1: Partial Transparency
2: Normal
8 Background RGB T1AE5 ** ** R G B RGB color 0-255
Color **
9 Background T1BE4 ** ** R G B RGB color 0-255
Partial **
Transparency
Color
10 TextOverlay On T1CE3 NA NA NA Enable TextOverlay

11 TextOverlay Off T1DE2 NA NA NA Disable TextOverlay

12 Blank Time T1EE1 ** Seconds NA NA Time between Two Strings, 0-

30Sec
13 Text Bitmap T1FE0 NA NA NA PC start to send bit string
Download Start
14 TextOverlay Mode T20DF ** Mode NA NA 0: Scroll
1: Static
15 Text H-Shift(only T21DE ** ** Page H NA Text placement on H location
available for static locatio Page :Which string active
mode) n H location < 32767
16 Speed T22DD ** ** Refresh Step NA Refresh rate : 10-100ms
rate Size ( Slow – fast )
Step Size : 1-10 pixels

Command handshake: Only leading character for command start and no ending code.
Bit map file format: It is a raster scan image with 1 bit. 0 for background and 1 for text. The 0, 1 is ASCII code.
T1FE0001100010010010010011110010010; send bitmap as following image

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage,
and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and
a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
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; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “ Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to
the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

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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.

Caution

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

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