K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-728
Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-000363 Rev 9

Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5
4 Installing in a Rack 9
5 Connecting the VP-728 10
5.1 Connecting a PC 13
6 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 14
6.1 Switching an Input 14
6.2 The PIP Button Feature 15
6.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 19
6.4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 20
7 Configuring the VP-728 via the OSD MENU Screens 21
7.1 The Input Screen 22
7.2 The Picture Screen 24
7.3 The Output Screen 25
7.4 The PIP Screen 27
7.5 The Audio Screen 28
7.6 The Geometry Screen 29
7.7 The Setup Screen 30
7.8 The Advanced Setup Screen 32
7.9 The Info Screen 37
8 Using Text Overlay 38
9 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade 40
9.1 Downloading from the Internet 40
9.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 41
9.3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware 41
10 Technical Specifications 46
11 VP-728 Communication Protocol 51
11.1 Error Codes Description 62

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Figures
Figure 1: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 8
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-728 Rear Panel 12
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 13
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 13
Figure 6: PIP Source over Background 16
Figure 7: The SWAP Status 17
Figure 8: IR Remote Control Transmitter 20
Figure 9: MENU Items 21
Figure 10: Input Screen 22
Figure 11: Picture Screen 24
Figure 12: Output Screen 25
Figure 13: PIP Screen 27
Figure 14: Audio Screen 28
Figure 15: Geometry Screen 29
Figure 16: Setup Screen 30
Figure 17: Advanced Setup Screen 32
Figure 18: Misc Screen 33
Figure 19: Input Functions 35
Figure 20: Output Functions 36
Figure 21: Active Video Functions 37
Figure 22: Information Screen 37
Figure 23: Text Overlay Application Screen 38
Figure 24: Splash Screen 41
Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window 42
Figure 26: Device Selection Window 42
Figure 27: Selecting the Device Window 43
Figure 28: Loading the Hex 43
Figure 29: RS-232 Window 44
Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 44
Figure 31: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 45

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-728 Presentation Switcher / Scaler,

which is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and

churches, production studios, rental and staging

• Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and
different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection
purposes

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user

i manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades

are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer VP-728 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-728 is a 9-input Proscale™ Presentation Switcher / Scaler with

unbalanced stereo and digital S/PDIF audio. The VP-728 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. It also provides glitch-free switching between sources through FTB™
(fade-thru-black) switching technology, in which the video fades to black and then
the new input fades from black for glitch-free and smooth switching. The output
signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches. The output signal is
available simultaneously on a 15-pin HD computer graphics video (UXGA) connector
and on an HDMI connector.

The VP-728 features include:

• Silicon Optix HQV® Video Processing - HQV (Hollywood Quality Video)

processing represents the state-of-the-art in video processing technology,
with the highest quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling
performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals

• K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology - ultra stable picture-

in-picture, picture-and-picture, and split screen capability. Any video source
can be inserted into or positioned next to a computer graphics video source or
vice versa with window positioning and sizing controls

• Four user definable (universal) video inputs (each can be set as composite
video, s-Video (Y/C) or component video), two computer graphics video
inputs, two HDMI inputs and 1 USB input (for reading JPEG picture files that
are recognized up to 2048x1536 and do not exceed 1MB)

• HDTV compatible component input

• HDTV output resolutions - 720p 1080i, and 1080p

• Scaled video outputs - HDMI and computer graphics video

• HDMI support of up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel

Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions

• Multiple computer graphics output resolutions - including a user-defined

output resolution with selectable refresh rates

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 • Multiple aspect ratio selections

• Companion AFV (audio-follow-video) for every analog video input

• Embedded audio on the two HDMI inputs and output

The embedded audio feature is not available for the RGB resolutions 1920x1200 and
1920x1080. (It is available for 1080p)

• Built-in noise reduction and picture enhancement features

• Audio inputs - four (stereo audio or S/PDIF on two RCA connectors) for each
of the four universal video inputs; two unbalanced stereo audio (on 3.5mm
mini jacks) for the two computer graphics video inputs; and embedded audio
on the HDMI inputs

• Audio outputs - S/PDIF and unbalanced stereo audio (RCA connectors). The
machine transcodes stereo or S/PDIF audio to both stereo and S/PDIF audio
and embeds audio into the HDMI output
Tip: To use a 5.1 digital audio source, connect this HDMI or S/PDIF source (for
example, a Blu-ray player) directly to your receiver or display

• Built-in Time Base Corrector - stabilizes video sources with unstable sync

• Built-in video Proc-Amp - color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness are
set individually for each input

• A BLANK button, a FREEZE button, a RESET TO XGA/720P button (to

hardware-reset the output resolution); and a PANEL LOCK button
The front panel blank, freeze and lock buttons can be programmed via the OSD menu
(see Page 34)

• Built-in audio Proc-Amp with bass, treble, balance and loudness control, as
well as audio delay

• Firmware upgrade performed via the USB port

• Slideshow option, letting you run a slideshow via the USB port

• An OSD (On-Screen Display) – for making adjustments – that can be located

anywhere on the screen

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 In addition, the VP-728:

• Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the
power off and then on again

• Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates

the video at a higher line and pixel rate format, providing native-resolution
video for LCD, DLP and plasma displays

• Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise

• Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)

• Can provide non-linear scaling for 4:3 and 16:9 transformation

Control your VP-728 directly via the front panel push buttons, or:

• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

• Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (with on-screen menus)

The VP-728 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.

3.1 Defining the VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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This section defines the VP-728.

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Figure 1: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF
2 IR Receiver / LED Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands
3 UNIVERSAL INPUT Press to select the composite video / s-Video / component video source and the appropriate audio source
Selector Buttons (from 1 to 4)
4 UXGA 1 Press to select the UXGA source 1 and the appropriate audio source
5 INPUT Selector UXGA 2 Press to select the UXGA source 2 and the appropriate audio source
6 Buttons HDMI 1 Press to select the HDMI source 1
7 (illuminates HDMI 2 Press to select the HDMI source 2
when selected)
8 USB Press to select the USB source (JPEG files on a USB memory stick) and also run/stop the slideshow (see
Section 7.7.1)
9 PIP Button Toggles the picture-in-picture function (see Section 6.2)
10 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black) and the display.
The BLANK button can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time (see Page 34)
11 FREEZE Button Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image, as well as pause the slideshow (see Page 31).
The FREEZE button can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time (see Page 34)
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12 MENU Button Press to display the OSD menu screen. Press again to return to normal operation.
13 ENTER Button Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter
14 Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen.
Decreases the volume level, when not in the OSD menu
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15 Button Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen, or moves to the previous slide when running a
slideshow (see Section 7.7.1)
16 Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen
Increases the volume level, when not in the OSD menu
17 Button Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen, or moves to the next slide when running a
slideshow (see Section 7.7.1)
18 RESET TO XGA/720p Press and hold to reset to the default resolution (toggles between RESET TO XGA and 720p)
Button
19 PANEL LOCK Button Press to lock/unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation
20 USB Connector Connects to a USB drive to read JPEG files (smaller than 1MB and up to a resolution of 2048x1536) and
also to download new firmware
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Figure 2: VP-728 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

# Feature Function
21 Y/CV
UNIV. IN RCA Connectors Connects to the video acceptor which can be either composite video (Y/CV), s-Video (Y/CV,
22 PB/C
(from 1 to 4) PB/C ) or component video (Y/CV, PB/C, PR)
23 PR
24 UXGA 1 IN 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics source 1
25 UXGA 2 IN 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA (analog interface) graphics source 2
26 AUDIO IN UNIV. IN RCA L/S/PDIF Connects to the left unbalanced stereo analog audio source. Alternatively, connect to a digital
Connectors (from 1 to 4) audio source
27 R Connects to the right unbalanced stereo analog audio source
28 AUDIO IN 3.5 Mini Jack UXGA 1 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 1
29 UXGA 2 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 2
30 AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors L Connects to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo analog audio acceptor
31 R Connects to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo analog audio acceptor
32 S/PDIF Connects to a digital audio acceptor
33 AUDIO PROG Program Button Push to upgrade to the latest Kramer audio firmware. Release for normal operation
34 Terminal Block Connector Connects to a PC for audio firmware upgrade
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35 HDMI 1 IN Connector Connects to the HDMI 1 source

36 HDMI 2 IN Connector Connects to the HDMI 2 source
37 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor
38 UXGA OUT 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the video acceptor that displays the scaled output.
In the default HDTV mode, the signal is transmitted via 3 pins: PIN 1 is Pr, PIN 2 is Y, PIN 3 Pb
39 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to a PC or serial controller
40 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector for connecting power to the unit
4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VP-728

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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-728. After connecting your VP-728, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-728 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect the video sources:

 A component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the

UNIV. IN 1 RCA connectors, Y/CV, PB/C and PR
Component video is sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y

 An s-Video source (for example, a DVD player) to the UNIV. IN 4 RCA

connectors, Y/CV and PB/C

 A computer graphics source to the UXGA 1 IN 15-pin HD computer

graphics video connector

 An HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI 1 IN

connector

 A graphics data source (for example, JPEG files that should be smaller
than 1MB and should not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536, from a PC
or a USB flash drive) to the USB connector on the front panel of the
machine

2. Connect the unbalanced stereo or digital audio sources:

 The audio of the component video source 1 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 1

S/PDIF RCA connector

 The audio of the s-Video source 4 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 4 L and R

RCA connector

 The audio of computer graphics source to the AUDIO UXGA 1 3.5mm

mini jack
Although this connecting example shows only several inputs that are connected,
you can connect all the inputs simultaneously

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 3. Connect the video outputs:

 The HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a plasma

display)

 The UXGA OUT 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector to a video

acceptor (for example, an analog display)
In the HDTV mode, the signal goes out via three PINS: PIN 1 is Red or Pr, PIN 2
is Green or Y, PIN 3 is Blue or Pb

4. Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R unbalanced stereo audio output and/or the
S/PDIF digital audio output to audio acceptors, for example, power amplifiers.

5. Connect the power cord.

We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

6. If required, connect a PC via RS-232, (see Page 13).

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The USB connector, audio sources and acceptors, and power cord are
not shown in Figure 3.

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 Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-728 Rear Panel

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5.1 Connecting a PC

You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a
PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B
respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.

Method A (Figure 4)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a
crossed cable (only pin 2 to pin 3, pin 3 to pin 2, and pin 5 to pin 5 need be
connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC.
Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.

5 5
9 9
4 4
8 8
3 3
7
2
7
2
PC
6 6
1 1

Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection

Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a
controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on
the controller side.

Method B (Figure 5)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a
straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the null-modem adapter
to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC. The straight cable usually contains all
nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector. Because the null-modem
adapter (which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A
above) only requires pins 2, 3 and 5 to be connected, you are free to decide
whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins.

5
9
4
Null-Modem
to PC
8
3
7
2 Adapter
6
1

Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter

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6 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons

The VP-728 includes the following front panel buttons:

• Nine INPUT selector buttons

• A PIP button

• BLANK and FREEZE buttons

• Six OSD buttons

• A RESET TO XGA/720p button

• A PANEL LOCK button

6.1 Switching an Input

Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source. When selected,
the button illuminates.

You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by
pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button.
SEAMLESS SWITCHING - FTB™ switching for glitchless transitions between inputs

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6.2 The PIP Button Feature

The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) uses K-IIT XL™ image insertion technology to
present video and graphic sources simultaneously so that you can display:

• An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source background

• An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source background

VIDEO SOURCE – can be composite or s-Video
GRAPHIC SOURCE – can be HDMI, UXGA or component

For example, you can show a live video window on top of a graphic background
and vice versa.
If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP
compliant and the machine will not output a picture on the VGA output

The VP-728 supports three PIP modes:

• Picture-in-Picture, with a smaller window superimposed over a full screen

image

• Picture + Picture, where both images are placed side-by-side with the same
height

• Split, where both images appear side-by-side and the aspect ratios of both
images are maintained

6.2.1 Activating the PIP Feature

Activate the PIP feature in any of the following ways:

• Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of
the required PIP source

• Press the PIP key on the IR remote control transmitter (see Section 6.4)

• Access the OSD PIP menu (see Figure 13) and selecting PIP On

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6.2.2 Selecting the PIP Source

To easily select the PIP source, press and hold the PIP front panel button while
pressing the input button of the required PIP source.
For example, to select UXGA 2 as the graphic PIP source over a video background,
press the PIP front panel button while pressing the UXGA 2 front panel button.

To select the PIP source using the IR remote controller, press the desired PIP
source on the remote controller.
For example, if you want to select HDMI 2 as the PIP source, press the HDMI 2
button in the PIP source area on the IR remote controller.

To set the PIP source via the OSD menu, do the following:

1. Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu.

2. Press the button to move to the PIP icon.

3. Scroll down to select Source and press ENTER.

4. Use the or buttons to select the PIP Source from the drop-down list
box, and press ENTER (see Figure 13).

5. To exit the OSD menu, press the MENU button.

Figure 6: PIP Source over Background

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 To replace a PIP source in the same category (for example, changing the PIP
source from HDMI 2 to HDMI 1), press the required PIP Source on the remote
control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly.

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When attempting to select a PIP source of the same category as the
background source (for example, video on video, which is not compliant
with the table on Page 18), a message is displayed, “Unavailable
Operation”.

6.2.3 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (Swap)

To toggle back and forth between the PIP source and the main display, as Figure 7
illustrates, press the Swap key on the infrared remote control transmitter (see Figure 8).
You can also do this via the OSD menu by selecting a new Input Source through
the Input menu and a new PIP source through the PIP menu.

Figure 7: The SWAP Status

When selecting one PIP source, the VP-728 automatically recognizes and displays
the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays and the selected video
source on all the graphic displays, compliant with the table on Page 18.
The PIP source appears even if the input signal is not connected. In this case the PIP appears
over a blank screen

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 To replace a PIP in the same input signal category (for example, changing from
UXGA 1 to HDMI 2), press the button for that PIP Source on the remote control
transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly.

PIP Source Appearance Availability

PIP Source
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
Main

HDMI 1

HDMI 2
VGA 1

VGA 2

USB
Source
Comp

Comp

Comp

Comp
Video

Video

Video

Video
YC

YC

YC

YC
Video                 
Input 1

YC                 
Comp                 
Video                 
Input 2

YC                 
Comp                 
Video                 
Input 3

YC                 
Comp                 
Video                 
Input 4

YC                 
Comp                 
VGA 1                 
VGA 2                 
HDMI 1                 
HDMI 2                 
USB*                 

 means Yes;  means No

*For a USB source with the PIP enabled, the output image size is limited to 960
horizontal pixels

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6.3 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-728.

Unlocking releases the protection mechanism.

When the front panel is locked, control is still available via RS-232.

To lock the VP-728:

• Press the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel.

The front panel is locked and the PANEL LOCK button is illuminated.
Pressing any button other than the PANEL LOCK button has no effect

To unlock the VP-728:

• Press the illuminated PANEL LOCK button on the front panel

The front panel unlocks and the PANEL LOCK button is no longer illuminated

The Save Lock and Input Lock OSD functions are defined in the table on Page 34.

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6.4 The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
You can control the VP-728 remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter
which is powered by two AAA size 1.5V DC batteries. The IR remote control
transmitter:

• Has a range of up to 15 meters

• Delivers instantaneous results

Key Function
Freeze Pauses the output video and can be
programmed to mute the audio signal at
the same time (see Page 34)
Blank Toggles between a blank screen (blue or
black) and the display
POWER Cycles power
Main 9 keys for selecting one of the following
Source sources: Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4,
VGA 1, VGA2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and USB
Reset Press and hold to reset to the default
resolution (toggles between RESET TO
XGA and 720p)
Info Press to toggle the Info OSD menu
Capture Captures an image to place as a logo or
background (see Page 33)
MENU Shows the main OSD Menu
Navigation Allows maneuvering within an OSD
arrows screen (left, right, up and down, as well
as the ENTER arrow at the center).
The + and - buttons increase and decrease
the volume level, respectively (when not in
the OSD menu)
Auto Press to assess the image and improve
Image the quality accordingly, by automatically
adjusting the phase, frequency and
position
Save Press to save a profile
Recall Press to recall a profile
Picture Press to display the Picture OSD menu
PIP source 9 keys for selecting one of the following
PIP sources: Input 1, Input 2, Input 3,
Input 4, VGA 1, VGA2, HDMI 1 and
HDMI 2
Mute Press to mute the audio signal
Swap Press to toggle between the PIP content
and the parent screen content

Figure 8: IR Remote Control PIP Press to select the picture-in-picture (the

Transmitter PIP button illuminates) see Page 15

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7 Configuring the VP-728 via the OSD MENU
Screens

The VP-728 uses an on-screen display (OSD) menu for system configuration. The
menu appears as an overlay over any images that are output from the VP-728.

There are eight sub-menus that are used to configure the VP-728. You can activate
and navigate these menus from the front panel buttons, or from the IR remote
control.

Figure 9: MENU Items

To access and use the OSD menus, push the button for the desired input signal,
then press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared
remote control transmitter to display the main MENU screen which shows the eight
interactive icons.

• Press the  or  buttons to select the desired sub-menu, and then press
ENTER

• Press the  or  buttons to select the menu item to be adjusted, and then
press ENTER

• Press the  or  buttons to make the adjustment and then press ENTER, or

• Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the (numerical) value as

needed

To return to the previous menu level, press the front panel MENU button or the
MENU key on the remote control. All settings and adjustments are automatically
saved in non-volatile memory for each of the inputs (except USB).

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The values defined in the different menus may change according to the
firmware version (you can download the up-to-date firmware version
from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com).

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7.1 The Input Screen

Figure 10: Input Screen

Setting Function Default

Source Select the source: Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input
4, VGA 1, VGA 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or USB
When switching sources, the image fades through
black
The source is automatically updated when
pressing an input front panel button on the
machine
Input (1 to 4) Source Select the source type: Component, YC or video Video
Type (CV)
Image Name Select the file name of the image displayed when
the USB port is selected as an input
This feature is available when the slideshow
feature is set to Off (see Section 7.7.1)
This feature supports JPEG format only. The
JPEG file should be smaller than 1MB and should
not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536.
If the image file is not within the definition, the
machine displays the message: “Size Too Big”
Color Format Select the color format: Auto, RGB or YUV Auto
Video Standard Select the video standard: Auto, NTSC, PAL, Auto
PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC 4.43, SECAM or PAL-60
H-Position Set the horizontal position according to the input
resolution
For UXGA and component video inputs
V-Position Set the vertical position according to the input
resolution
Frequency Adjust the frequency: 0 to 50 0
For UXGA inputs
Phase Adjust the phase: 0 to 31 0
Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality
accordingly, by automatically adjusting the phase,
frequency and position

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7.1.1 Reading JPEG Files

You can read the JPEG files via the USB input. The JPEG files can be used to
display a JPEG image, download a new Logo or background (see Page 33) or
create a slideshow (see Section 7.7.1).

To read JPEG files:

1. Load the JPEG images (the JPEG file should be smaller than 1MB and
should not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536) to the route directory of a USB
memory stick.

2. Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel.

3. Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel.

4. Select the desired image.

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7.2 The Picture Screen

The Brightness, Contrast, Color and Hue picture settings are saved individually for
each input (except USB).

Figure 11: Picture Screen

Setting Function Default

Brightness Adjust the brightness: 0 to 100 50
Contrast Adjust the contrast: 0 to 100 50
Color Adjust the color: 0 to 100 55
Hue Adjust the hue: 0 to 360 180
Sharpness Adjust the sharpness: 0 to 100 50
Output Gamma Adjust the gamma: Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1
Film Mode Set the film mode: Auto, Video, Film Auto
Temporal NR Set the temporal noise reduction level: Off, High
Low, Medium, High
Mosquito NR Set the Mosquito noise reduction level: Off, Low
Low, Medium, High
Block NR Set the block noise reduction level: Off, On Off
Detail Enhancement Set the detail enhancement: Off, Low, Medium
Medium, High
If the USB input is selected, Detail
Enhancement is set to Off
Luma Transition Enhance Set the luminance transition enhance level: Low
Off, Low, High
Chroma Transition Enhance Set the chrominance transition enhance Low
level: Off, Low, High

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7.3 The Output Screen

Figure 12: Output Screen

Setting Function Default

Resolution Set the resolution: Native HDMI, 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz, 1024x768@60Hz
800x600x50Hz, 800x600x60Hz, 800x600x75Hz, 1024x768x50Hz,
1024x768x60Hz, 1024x768x75Hz, 1280x768x50Hz,
1280x768x60Hz, 1280x720x60Hz, 1280x800x60Hz,
1280x1024x50Hz, 1280x1024x60Hz, 1280x1024x75Hz,
1366x768x50Hz, 1366x768x60Hz, 1400x1050x50Hz,
1400x1050x60Hz, 1600x1200x50Hz, 1600x1200x60Hz,
1680x1050x60Hz, 1920x1080x60Hz, 1920x1200x60Hz,
480px60Hz, 576px60Hz, 720px50Hz, 720px60Hz, 1080ix50Hz,
1080ix60Hz, 1080px50Hz, 1080px60Hz, 720x480x59.94Hz,
1280x720x59.94Hz, 1920x1080ix59.94Hz,
1920x1080x23.98Hz, 1920x1080x29.97Hz,
1920x1080x59.94Hz or Custom (from 1 to 4)
Note that any change in the resolution must be confirmed via
the count-down message that appears on the screen
The embedded audio feature is not available for the RGB
resolutions 1920x1200 and 1920x1080. (It is available for 1080p)
HDMI Type Set the HDMI type: Auto, HDMI, DVI Auto
Aspect Set the aspect ratio (also see Section 7.3.1): Follow Output
Ratio Best Fit - the best possible compromise between the input
and the output aspect ratios
Letterbox
Follow Output - If the input ≤ output, scale up the picture.
If the input ≥ output, scale down the picture
Virtual Wide
Follow Input - If the input ≤ output, display with a blank
border. If the input ≥ output, crop the image
Custom
H-Pan Horizontal pan: -16 to 16 0
This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio
V-Pan Vertical pan: -16 to 16 0
This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio
H-Zoom Horizontal zoom: -8 to 8 0
This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio
V-Zoom Vertical zoom: -8 to 8 0
This feature is available when selecting Custom aspect ratio

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 Setting Function Default
Zoom Set the Zoom: 100%, 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 275%, 100%
300%, 325%, 350%, 375%, 400% or Custom
Custom Zoom Set the Zoom: From 100% to 400%
Zoom H-Pan 0 to 31 16
Zoom V-Pan 0 to 31 16

7.3.1 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio

You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The
VP-728 offers six different aspect ratio settings: Best Fit, Letterbox, Follow Output,
Virtual Wide, Follow Input, and Custom. Here is how each of these settings works.
BEST FIT – This setting re-sizes the video or graphics
input signal to “best fit” the output resolution while
maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. For
example, a composite video signal (4:3 aspect ratio) will
“best fit” to the top and bottom of a widescreen output
image, resulting in black pillars on either side.

LETTERBOX – This setting compresses the top and

bottom edges of the input signal, but fills the width of
the screen.

FOLLOW OUTPUT – The aspect ratio and resolution

of the input signal is re-sized to precisely match the
aspect ratio and resolution of the VP-728 output
signal. This may result in some distortion to the input
signal images

VIRTUAL WIDE – The input signal is stretched

horizontally to fit the width of a widescreen output
image from the VP-728. This setting is used to
expand anamorphic (horizontally compressed) video
images from DVDs

FOLLOW INPUT – The aspect ratio and resolution of

the input video or graphics signal are both preserved.
For example, a composite video image with a 4:3
aspect ratio will appear with the same aspect ratio on
a 1080p (16:9) output image, surrounded by black
bars

CUSTOM – Use this menu to define a custom aspect

ratio by adjusting the output image horizontal size
(width) and vertical size (height)

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7.4 The PIP Screen

Figure 13: PIP Screen

Setting Function Default

On/Off Activate/deactivate the PIP feature: On/Off Off
For a USB source with the PIP enabled, the maximum
output image size is 960 horizontal pixels
Type Select the PIP type: Picture-In-Picture, Picture + Picture Picture-In-
or Split (see Section 6.2) Picture
Source Select the PIP source (see table in Page 18)
When changing the PIP source, the display fades through
black
PIP Size Select the PIP size: 1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, or Custom 1/4
The PIP size can be set up to the full height and up to half
the width of the screen
H-Position Set the horizontal position of the PIP on the display: 0 – 3
128
V-Position Set the vertical position of the PIP on the display: 0 – 128 0
H-Size Set custom size: 1 – 256
The actual range depends upon the input resolution
V-Size Set custom size: 1 – 256
The actual range depends upon the input resolution
Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off: On/Off On
Frame Color Select the color of the PIP frame: Red, Green or Blue Blue

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7.5 The Audio Screen

Figure 14: Audio Screen

Setting Function Default

Type Select the audio input type (available for IN 1 to IN 2): Analog
Analog or S/PDIF
Input Volume Adjust the input volume: -22 to 22 0
Output Volume Adjust the output volume: -100 to 24 0
Bass Adjust the bass: -36 to 36 0
Treble Adjust the treble: -36 to 36 0
Balance Adjust the balance: -10 to 10 0
Loudness Set the loudness: On/Off Off
Delay Define the delay type: Dynamic or User Define Dynamic
Select Dynamic for the audio delay to equal the pipeline
video delay or User Define to set the delay time manually
(via User Delay)
User Delay Available when selecting the User Defined delay: 0 to 340 0
(msec)
Set the delay in 2msec steps
USB Select the audio signal to follow the USB signal: No No Audio
Audio, Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4, VGA 1, VGA 2,
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2
HDMI 1/HDMI 2 Select the audio source to be embedded HDMI

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7.6 The Geometry Screen

Figure 15: Geometry Screen

Setting Function Default

Application Select the output application: Keystone, Anyplace Keystone
or Rotation
Location Select the location of the display: Front, Rear, Front
Ceiling or Rear ceiling
Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal keystone: -40 to 40 0
If the projector is located at an angle to the left or
right of the screen
Vertical Keystone Adjust the vertical keystone: -30 to 30 0
If the projector is located at an angle above or
below the screen
Diagonal Projection Move the location of each corner of the display Top Left
separately: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left,
Bottom Right or Reset (to reset diagonal
projections settings)
Pincushion/Barrel Adjust the pincushion or barrel appearance of the 0
screen: -20 to 20
Rotation Rotate the display by 180 degrees clockwise or 0
counterclockwise: -180 to 180
Reset all Resets the geometry values to their default value

The settings available for each application are defined in the following table:
Application Available Settings
Keystone Location, horizontal keystone, vertical keystone,
pincushion/barrel and Reset all
Anyplace Location, Diagonal Projection and Reset all
Rotation Location, pincushion/barrel, Rotation and Reset all

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7.7 The Setup Screen

Figure 16: Setup Screen

Setting Function Default

Save Saves up to eight profiles from 1 to 8
Recall Recalls a profile from 1 to 8
Slideshow Set the speed for the slide show to Min, Low, Mid, Long, Max Min
or Off (see Section 7.7.1)
Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the output to that of the input. Off
Set to On or Off.
Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in
the Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame
synchronized.
In cases where the output resolution can support the vertical
refresh rate of the input, the output refresh rate will change
according to the input refresh rate
Auto Image Automatically adjusts and aligns the picture each time one of Manual
the UXGA inputs is selected or if the UXGA input resolution has
changed. Set to Manual or Auto
Switching Selects seamless switching (fade-through-Black) or Fast Seamless
Mode switching which is faster but may cause glitches on the output
(applies when switching between analog inputs)
Factory Select Yes to reset your VP-728 to its preset default settings
Reset
Advanced Opens the advanced setup menu screen (see Figure 17),
Setup which includes the: Mode Set, OSD, Misc, Input and Output
OSD menus (Section 7.8)
HDMI Set to DVD/Normal or PC/Bypass Normal
Switch Set to Normal for sources with HDCP. When in Normal
Behavior operation, the unit sends a hot plug to the source for any
Group/Scaler switching request. There might be some graphic
cards that might shut OFF the VGA/HDMI output following the
hot plug detection. To prevent this, set this parameter to the
Bypass mode so the unit will not send a hot plug for switching
request (the hot plug will be detected by the source only when
plugging a physical connection)
HDMI Input Set to On or Off for each HDMI input
HDCP HDCP support can be enabled (On) or disabled (Off) for each
of the HDMI inputs, allowing the source to transmit a non-
HDCP signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac
computer)

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7.7.1 The Slideshow Feature

The VP-728 lets you run a slideshow via the USB input and set the slideshow
speed via the slideshow feature.

To prepare a slideshow:

1. Load the slideshow JPEG images to a USB memory stick.

The slides will appear in alphabetical order.
The JPEG file should be smaller than 1MB and should not exceed a resolution of
2048x1536

2. Open the Setup menu and set the desired speed in the slideshow item and
then close the menu.

3. Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel.

4. Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel.

The slideshow begins at the set speed.
You have to set the slideshow parameters before you run the slideshow

You can control the slide show by pressing the:

• FREEZE button to pause

• USB button to play and stop the slideshow

• (up arrow) button to go to the previous slide

• (down arrow) button to go to the next slide

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7.8 The Advanced Setup Screen

Figure 17: Advanced Setup Screen

The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate
when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions (for example,
resolutions that have the same number of lines can be defined to identify refresh
rate values.

Setting Function Selection/Range Default

Mode 1 Set mode 1 1400x1050x60Hz 1400x1050x60Hz
1680x1050x60Hz
Mode 2 Set mode 2 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x75Hz
1280x1024x76Hz
Mode 3 Set mode 3 1280x768x60Hz 1280x768x60Hz
1366x768x60Hz

If two resolutions have the same number of lines (for example, 1050), we can
define them so that the unit identifies them as 1400x1050 or as 1680x1050.

7.8.1 The OSD Screen Functions

Setting Function Selection/Range Default
Menu Set the location of Center, Top Left, Top Center
Position the OSD menu Right, Bottom Left,
Bottom Right
Time Out Set the OSD menu 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 or 30
(sec) timeout Off

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7.8.2 The Misc Screen functions

Figure 18: Misc Screen

Setting Function Default

Logo Select On, Off or Custom Kramer
Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on the screen Logo
Choose OFF for it not to appear
Set to Custom to download a custom Logo (Flash ROM).
The logo can be obtained via the Capture function or
downloaded via USB (Logo Download)
Blank Color Select Black or Blue Blue
Set the blank color (the color that appears on the screen
when the blank button is pressed)
Capture Press to capture the currently displayed image.
The machine prompts “Capture”.
This captured image can be used as a logo or as the
background if the background setting is set to Custom, or
when no input is connected and the output sync is ON.

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1. The unit can capture the image for an input
source with a resolution up to 1920x1200
If the output resolution is too high, the machine
prompts "Output resolution too high for
Capture"
2. The output resolution must be <1400
horizontal pixels in order to capture
3. The PIP must be off in order to use the
capture feature
The machine prompts “Cannot Capture with
PIP” If PIP is on
Background Select Blue, Black, Custom or Disable Analog Sync to set Default
the background screen color if an input without a signal is
selected
Selecting Custom will automatically bring up a custom
(captured) screen image, that can be obtained via the
Capture function or downloaded via USB (Logo Download)
Selecting Disable Analog Sync will cause the output SYNC
to turn to off if an output is not connected for over 2
minutes for better energy efficiency

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 Setting Function Default
Save Lock Select On or Off Off
Set to ON to save the lock status when the machine is
powered down
Input Lock Select On or Off On
Set to OFF so you can still use the SOURCE buttons on
the front panel even when the lock button is on
Firmware Select and confirm to download the firmware via the USB
Download connection
Logo Download Download a new logo via the USB connection
Make sure the USB is not selected as the system input
when downloading the logo
Blank Select Blank & Mute, Blank or Mute to determine the Blank
behavior of the BLANK front panel button & Mute
Set to Blank & Mute to blank the output image and mute
the audio
Set to Blank to blank the output
Set to Mute to mute the audio
Freeze Select Freeze & Mute, Freeze or Mute to determine the Freeze
behavior of the FREEZE front panel button & Mute
Set to Freeze & Mute to Freeze the output image and
mute the audio
Set to Freeze to Freeze the output
Set to Mute to mute the audio
HDCP Setting Select Follow Input or Follow Output to define whether the Follow
HDCP will follow the input or the output Output
When Follow Input is selected, the scaler changes its
HDCP output setting (for the HDMI output) according to
the HDCP of the input.
This option is recommended when the HDMI scaler output
is connected to a splitter/switcher (in this mode, switching
may not be glitch-free)
When Follow Output is selected, the scaler matches its
HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to
which it is connected.
This ensures smooth switching, regardless of the input
Overscan Select On or Off Off
Set to On to Allow stretching of the outputted picture
This feature is enabled only for HD input resolutions

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7.8.3 The Input Functions Screen

Figure 19: Input Functions

Setting Function Default

Custom Input Custom Input from Custom 1 to custom 4 Custom 1
HT Horizontal Total 1344
HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136
HS Horizontal active start point 296
HA Horizontal active region 1024
HP Horizontal polarity
VT Vertical Total 806
VW Vertical sync pulse width 6
VS Vertical active start point 35
VA Vertical active region 768
VP Vertical polarity
OCLK Output clock 65
Enable Set to On to enable parameter change Off
Save Apply settings N/A

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7.8.4 The Output Functions Screen

Figure 20: Output Functions

Setting Function Default

Custom Output Custom 1 to Custom 4
HT Horizontal total 1344
HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136
HS Horizontal active start point 296
HA Horizontal active region 1024
HP Horizontal polarity
VT Vertical total 806
VW Vertical sync pulse width 6
VS Vertical active start point 35
VA Vertical active region 768
VP Vertical polarity
OCLK Output clock 65
Apply Press to apply the settings
Save Save setup
Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output N/A
resolution into the User Mode Setting
Read EDID Reads the EDID file from the acceptor that is
connected to the HDMI output. The EDID is
stored as a custom output resolution.
This allows automatic handling of LED screens
that support very low non-standard resolutions

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 Figure 21 illustrates horizontal and vertical sync pulse width, timing and active
video area for a typical frame of video.

Figure 21: Active Video Functions

7.9 The Info Screen

From the Information screen (see Figure 22), you can verify the main source, PIP
source, the output resolution, the SYNC mode, as well as the firmware revision and
the audio board firmware version (for example, 2.9 in Figure 22):

Figure 22: Information Screen

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When the output resolution is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200, “No
Embedded Audio” will appear in brackets next to the resolution.

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8 Using Text Overlay

The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP).

Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-728 lets you display text over the
screen, with features including text color and speed, transparency, text position and
repetition. Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP.

Figure 23: Text Overlay Application Screen

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 Feature Function
Parameter Setting Area
Text Color Dropdown Select the Text color
Box
Background Color Set the text background color
Dropdown Box
Transparency Dropdown Select On for a transparent background or Off for a non-
Box transparent background
Display Height Check Set the thickness of the background stripe (72 or 36)
Box
Text Position – V- Set the vertical position of the text background on the display
Position screen (Top, Center or Bottom)
Communication Interface Area
Connect/Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect
TCP/IP Check box Not available
When selected, set the COM port and Baud Rate (9600) to
RS-232 Check box
connect via the RS-232 connector
Scrolling Mode Area
Blank Time (Sec) Set the blank delay time (from 1 to 5)
Dropdown Box
Set the speed at which the text moves on the display (from 1
Speed Dropdown Box
to 5)
Set to Still (fixed text) or Scrolling (text moves across the
Mode
display)
Send Text Area
Message Type the desired text in the Message box
Set the number of times that the text message will scroll
across the screen (1 to 20), or set to Forever to repeat the
Repeat Dropdown Box text message continuously
For example, set to 2 to repeat the text twice
After selecting the Static mode, use the H-Offset box to
H-Offset Dropdown Box
select the horizontal position of the text (Left Center or Right)
Start Button Click to display the text on screen
Stop Button Click to stop scrolling on screen
Quit Button Click to quit the program
Load Setting Button Click to load a previously saved setting
Save Setting Button Click to save the current setting

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9 Audio Flash Memory Upgrade

The VP-728 audio firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to
the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!
Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel. Failure to upgrade correctly will
result in the malfunction of the machine

The process involves:

• Downloading from the Internet

• Connecting the PC to the AUDIO PROG. terminal block connector (Section

9.2)

• Upgrading Firmware

9.1 Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet. To do so:

1. Go to our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file:

“FLIP_VP728.zip” from the Technical Support section.

2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VP728.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program

Files\Kramer Flash).

3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.

The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable
to change from time to time

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9.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer audio firmware version on a VP-728 unit, do the
following:

1. Connect the PC to the AUDIO PROG. terminal block connector, as defined

below:
RS-232 PINOUT
Connect this PIN on To this PIN on the
the Terminal Block 9-pin D-sub Connector
5 GND Connector:
9
8
4 Tx PIN 2
3 Rx
7
2 Tx Rx PIN 3
6
1
GND PIN 5

2. Push the AUDIO PROG. button using a small screwdriver.

3. Switch the unit ON.

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This sequence is critical – first push the AUDIO PROG button and then
turn on the unit.

9.3 Upgrading the Audio Firmware

Follow these steps to upgrade the audio firmware:

1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”.

The Splash screen appears as follows:

Figure 24: Splash Screen

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 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip”
window:

Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window

3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 (or select the “Select” command from the
Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of
the window).
The “Device Selection” window appears:

Figure 26: Device Selection Window

4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list:
AT89C51RD2:

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 AT89C51RD2

T89C51RD2

Figure 27: Selecting the Device Window

5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu.

Figure 28: Loading the Hex

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 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the
updated version of the firmware for VP-728 (for example 44M_V1p2.hex)
and click Open.

7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”
command from the Settings menu, or press the keys: Alt SCR).
The “RS232” window appears. Change the COM port according to the
configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate:

Figure 29: RS-232 Window

8. Click Connect.
In the “Atmel – Flip” window, in the Operations Flow column, the Run button
is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column:
AT89C51RD2.
Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP728.hex”
appears.

Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected)

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 9. Click Run.
After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage
becomes colored green.
See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar

10. When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green
and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears:
If an error message: “Not Finished” shows, click Run again

Figure 31: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed)

11. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window.

12. Disconnect the power on the VP-728.

13. If required, disconnect the rear panel AUDIO PROG. terminal block
connector on the VP-728.

14. Release the rear panel AUDIO PROG. button, using a small screwdriver.

15. Connect the power to the VP-728.

Upon initialization, the new VP-728 audio software version shows in the
Information menu (see Figure 22).

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10 Technical Specifications
INPUTS: 4 x universal Y/CV, Pb/C, Pr (composite, s-Video and component) 1 Vpp/75Ω on
RCA connectors;
2 x UXGA on a 15-pin HD connector (VGA through UXGA)
2 x HDMI connectors
1 x USB connector
For each universal input there is a corresponding (unbalanced) audio stereo input
(1V nom./ 25kΩ minimum) and digital stereo S/PDIF input (32kHz to 96kHz
sample frequency / 75Ω) on RCA connectors
For each UXGA input there is a corresponding (unbalanced) audio stereo input on
a 3.5mm mini jack connector
OUTPUTS: 1 HDMI connector
1 UXGA format on a 15-pin HD connector
1 unbalanced audio stereo output (1V nom./ 50Ω) on RCA connectors
1 digital stereo S/PDIF output (32kHz to 96kHz sample frequency / 75Ω) on an
RCA connector
COMPLIANCE Supports HDMI and HDCP
WITH HDMI
STANDARD:
OUTPUT Native HDMI, 640x480x60Hz, 640x480x75Hz, 800x600x50Hz, 800x600x60Hz,
RESOLUTIONS: 800x600x75Hz, 1024x768x50Hz, 1024x768x60Hz, 1024x768x75Hz,
1280x768x50Hz, 1280x768x60Hz, 1280x720x60Hz, 1280x800x60Hz,
1280x1024x50Hz, 1280x1024x60Hz, 1280x1024x75Hz, 1366x768x50Hz,
1366x768x60Hz, 1400x1050x50Hz, 1400x1050x60Hz, 1600x1200x50Hz,
1600x1200x60Hz, 1680x1050x60Hz, 1920x1080x60Hz, 1920x1200x60Hz,
480px60Hz, 576px60Hz, 720px50Hz, 720px60Hz, 1080ix50Hz, 1080ix60Hz,
1080px50Hz, 1080px60Hz, 720x480x59.94Hz, 1280x720x59.94Hz,
1920x1080ix59.94Hz, 1920x1080x23.98Hz, 1920x1080x29.97Hz,
1920x1080x59.94Hz or Custom
CONTROL: Front panel buttons / OSD, IR remote control, RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector
ADDITIONAL Picture-In-Picture: Video-in-Graphics (or vice versa), Picture-and-Picture or Split
CONTROLS: Screen (two images side-by-side), freeze, zoom, different selectable vertical
refresh rates, Video and Audio ProcAmp control, output image scaling and aspect
ratio change, EDID capture, text overlay, slide show
POWER 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 30VA automatic power supply
SOURCE:
DIMENSIONS: 19" (W), 9.3" (D) 1U (H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 3kg (6.6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Null-modem adapter, rack “ears”, IR remote control, 2 sets of C-SF/2RVM-0.5
cables, power cord, control application program via RS-232 (PC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes
640x480 60 1152x870 75 Mac21
640x480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun
640x480 72 1152x900 76 Sun
640x480 75 1280x720 60
640x480 85 1280x800 60
720x400 70 1280x960 60
720x400 85 1280x960 85
800x600 56 1280x768 60
800x600 60 1280x1024 60
800x600 72 1280x1024 75
800x600 75 1280x1024 76 Sun
800x600 85 1280x1024 85
832x624 75 Mac16 1366x768 60
1024x768 60 1440x900 60
1024x768 70 1400x1050 60
1024x768 75 1400x1050 75
1024x768 75 Mac19 1600x1200 60
1024x768 85 1680x1050 60
1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60
1152x864 75 1920x1200 60

Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal (for RGB Colorspace)

Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes
640x480 60 1152x870 75 Mac21
640x480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun
640x480 72 1152x900 76 Sun
640x480 75 1280x720 60
640x480 85 1280x800 60
720x400 70 1280x960 60
720x400 85 1280x960 85
800x600 56 1280x768 60
800x600 60 1280x1024 60
800x600 72 1280x1024 75
800x600 75 1280x1024 76 Sun
800x600 85 1280x1024 85
832x624 75 Mac16 1366x768 60
1024x768 60 1400x1050 60
1024x768 70 1400x1050 75
1024x768 75 1440x900 60
1024x768 75 Mac19 1600x1200 60
1024x768 85 1680x1050 60
1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60
1152x864 75 1920x1200 60

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 Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal
Standard NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60

Technical Specifications of the HDMI Signal (for RGB or YUV

Colorspace)
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Notes
1080i 60 YPbPr
1080i 50 YPbPr
1080p 60 YPbPr
1080p 50 YPbPr
1080P 24fps YPbPr
720p 60 YPbPr
720p 50 YPbPr
480i 60 YPbPr
480p 60 YPbPr
576i 50 YPbPr
576p 50 YPbPr

Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal

Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark
1080i 60 YPbPr
1080i 50 YPbPr
1080p 60 YPbPr
1080p 50 YPbPr
720p 60 YPbPr
720p 50 YPbPr
480i 60 YPbPr
480p 60 YPbPr
576i 50 YPbPr
576p 50 YPbPr

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 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output
Signal
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz)
640x480 60
640x480 75
800x600 50
800x600 60
800x600 75
1024x768 50
1024x768 60
1024x768 75
1280x720 60
1280x768 50
1280x768 60
1280x800 60
1280x1024 50
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 75
1366x768 50
1366x768 60
1400x1050 50
1400x1050 60
1600x1200 50
1600x1200 60
1920x1080 60
1920x1200 60
1680x1050 60
1080i 60
1080i 50
720p 60
720p 50
480p 60
576p 50
1080p 50
1080p 60
480p 59.94
720p 59.94
1080i 59.94
1080p 23.98
1080p 29.97
1080p 59.94

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 Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output
Signal
Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz)
640x480 60
640x480 75
800x600 50
800x600 60
800x600 75
1024x768 50
1024x768 60
1024x768 75
1280x720 60
1280x768 50
1280x768 60
1280x800 60
1280x1024 50
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 75
1366x768 50
1366x768 60
1400x1050 50
1400x1050 60
1600x1200 50
1600x1200 60
1920x1080 60
1920x1200 60
1680x1050 60
1080i 60
1080i 50
720p 60
720p 50
480p 60
576p 50
1080p 50
1080p 60
1080p 24
480p 59.94
720p 59.94
1080i 59.94
1080p 23.98
1080p 29.97
1080p 59.94

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11 VP-728 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>

Get Command:

Send: YControl_TypeFunctionCR

Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR>

Example: set Input 1 Source Type to Component

Send: Y000CR

Reply: Z000CR>

Example: get current Input 1 Source Type

Send: Y10CR

Reply: Z100CR >

Definition:

: ASCII Code 0x20

CR: Ascii Code 0x0D

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
0: Input 1
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
3: Input 4
0 1 0 4: VGA 1 Input Source
5: VGA 2
6: HDMI 1
7: HDMI 2
8: USB
0: Component
0 1 1 1: YC Input 1 Source Type
2: Video
0: Component
0 1 2 1: YC Input 2 Source Type
2: Video
0: Component
0 1 3 1: YC Input 3 Source Type
2: Video
0: Component
0 1 4 1: YC Input 4 Source Type
2: Video
0: Auto
0 1 5 1: RGB Input Color Format
2: YUV
0: Auto
1: NTSC
2: PAL
3: PAL-M
0 1 6 Input Video Standard
4: PAL-N
5: NTSC 4.43
6: SECAM
7: PAL-60
0 1 7 1 ~ 50 Input H-Position
0 1 8 2 ~ 50 Input V-Position
0 1 9 0 ~ 50 Input Frequency
0 1 10 0 ~ 31 Input Phase
0 - 11 N/A Input Auto Image
0 1 12 0~100 Picture Brightness
0 1 13 0~100 Picture Contrast
0 1 14 0~100 Picture Color
0 1 15 0~360 Picture Hue
0 1 16 0~100 Picture Sharpness
0: Gamma 1
1: Gamma 2
0 1 17 2: Gamma 3 Picture Output Gamma
3: Gamma 4
4: Gamma 5
0: Auto
1: Video
0 1 18 Picture Film Mode
2: Film

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
0: Off
1: Low
0 1 19 Picture Temporal NR
2: Medium
3: High
0: Off
1: Low
0 1 20 Picture Mosquito NR
2: Medium
3: High
0: Off
0 1 21 Picture Block NR
1: On
0: Off
1: Low
0 1 22 Picture Detail Enhancement
2: Medium
3: High
0: Off
0 1 23 1: Low Picture Luma Transition Enhance
2: High
0: Off
0 1 24 1: Low Picture Chroma Transition Enhance
2: High
0 : Native HDMI
1 : 640x480@60Hz
2 : 640x480@75Hz
3 : 800x600@50Hz
4 : 800x600@60Hz
5 : 800x600@75Hz
6 : 1024x768@50Hz
7 : 1024x768@60Hz
8 : 1024x768@75Hz
9 : 1280x768@50Hz
10: 1280x768@60Hz
11: 1280x720@60Hz
12: 1280x800@60Hz
13: 1280x1024@50Hz
14: 1280x1024@60Hz
0 1 25 15: 1280x1024@75Hz Output Resolution
16: 1366x768@50Hz
17: 1366x768@60Hz
18: 1400x1050@50Hz
19: 1400x1050@60Hz
20: 1600x1200@50Hz
21: 1600x1200@60Hz
22: 1680x1050@60Hz
23: 1920x1080@60Hz
24: 1920x1200@60Hz
25: 480p@60Hz
26: 576p@60Hz
27: 720p@50Hz
28: 720p@60Hz
29: 1080i@50Hz
30: 1080i@60Hz

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
31: 1080p@50Hz
32: 1080p@60Hz
33: [email protected]
34: [email protected]
35: [email protected]
36: [email protected]
37: [email protected]
38: [email protected]
96: Custom1
97: Custom2
98: Custom3
99: Custom4
0: Auto
0 1 26 1: HDMI Output HDMI Type
2: DVI
0: Best Fit
1: Letterbox
2: Follow Output
0 1 27 Aspect Ratio
3: Virtual Wide
4: Follow Input
5: Custom
0 1 28 -16 ~ 16 H-Pan
0 1 29 -16 ~ 16 V-Pan
0 1 30 -8 ~ 8 H-Zoom
0 1 31 -8 ~ 8 V-Zoom
0: 100%
1: 150%
2: 200%
3: 225%
4: 250%
5: 275%
0 1 32 Zoom
6: 300%
7: 325%
8: 350%
9: 375%
10: 400%
11: Custom
0 1 33 0 ~ 32 Custom Zoom
0 1 34 0 ~ 31 Zoom H-Pan
0 1 35 0 ~ 31 Zoom V-Pan
0: Off
0 1 36 PIP On/Off
1: On
0: Picture-In-Picture
0 1 37 1: Picture + Picture PIP Type
2: Split
0: Input 1
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
0 1 38 3: Input 4 PIP Source
4: VGA 1
5: VGA 2
6: HDMI 1

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
7: HDMI 2
0: 1/25
1: 1/16
0 1 39 2: 1/9 PIP Size
3: 1/4
4: Custom
0 1 40 0 ~ 128 PIP H-Position
0 1 41 0 ~ 128 PIP V-Position
0 1 42 1 ~ 256 PIP H-Size
0 1 43 1 ~ 256 PIP V-Size
0: Off
0 1 44 PIP Frame
1: On
0: Red
0 1 45 1: Green PIP Frame Color
2: Blue
0: Analog
0 1 46 Audio Input Type
1: S/PDIF
0 1 47 -22~0~+22 Audio Input Volume
0 1 -100~24 Audio Output Volume
48
0 - 111 Volume Up
0 - -111 Volume Down
0 1 49 -36~0~+36 Audio Bass
0 1 50 -36~0~+36 Audio Treble
0 1 51 -10~10 Audio Balance
0: Off
0 1 52 Audio Loudness
1: On
0: Dynamic
0 1 53 Audio Delay
1: User Define
1 54 0~340 (2msec steps) User Delay
0: No audio
1: Input 1
2: Input 2
3: Input 3
0 1 55 4: Input 4 Audio Input For USB
5: VGA1
6: VGA2
7: HDMI1
8: HDMI2
0: Keystone
0 1 56 1: Anyplace Geometry Application
2: Rotation
0: Front
1: Ceiling
0 1 57 Geometry Location
2: Rear
3: Rear ceiling
0 1 58 -40 ~ 40 Geometry Horizontal Keystone
0 1 59 -30~30 Geometry Vertical Keystone
0 1 60 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Top Left H
0 1 61 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Top Left V

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
0 1 62 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Top Right H
0 1 63 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Top Right V
0 1 64 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Bottom Left H
0 1 65 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Bottom Left V
0 1 66 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Bottom Right H
0 1 67 -2000~2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection – Bottom Right V
0 - 68 N/A Geometry Diagonal Projection – Reset
0 1 69 -20 ~ 20 Geometry Pincushion/Barrel
0 1 70 -180 ~ 180 Geometry Rotation
0 - 71 N/A Geometry Reset all
0: Profile 1
1: Profile 2
2: Profile 3
3: Profile 4
0 - 72 Save Setting
4: Profile 5
5: Profile 6
6: Profile 7
7: Profile 8
0: Profile 1
1: Profile 2
2: Profile 3
3: Profile 4
0 - 73 Recall Setting
4: Profile 5
5: Profile 6
6: Profile 7
7: Profile 8
0: Off
0 1 74 Frame Lock
1: On
0 - 75 N/A Factory Reset
- 1 76 N/A Firmware Revision
0: 1400x1050x60
0 1 77 Mode Set – Mode 1
1: 1680x1050x60
0: 1280x1024x75
0 1 78 Mode Set – Mode 2
1: 1280x1024x76
0: Center
1: Top Left
0 1 79 2: Top Right OSD Menu Position
3: Bottom Left
4: Bottom Right
0: 5 sec
1: 10 sec
2: 20 sec
0 1 80 3: 30 sec OSD Time Out
4: 60 sec
5: 90 sec
6: Off
0: Off
0 1 81 1: On Logo
2: Custom

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
0: Black
0 1 82 Blank Color
1: Blue
0 - 83 N/A Capture
0: Black
1: Blue
0 1 84 Background
2: Custom
3: Disable Analog Sync
0: Off
0 1 85 Save Lock
1: On
0: Off
0 1 86 Input Lock
1: On
0: Blank & Mute
0 1 87 1: Blank Blank key function
2: Mute
0: Freeze & Mute
0 1 88 1: Freeze Freeze key function
2: Mute
0: Off
0 1 89 Freeze
1: On
0: Off
0 1 90 Blank
1: On
0: Off
0 1 91 Power
1: On
0 - 92 N/A Info
0 - 93 N/A Menu
0 - 94 N/A Top
0 - 95 N/A Down
0 - 96 N/A Left
0 - 97 N/A Right
0 - 98 N/A Enter
0 - 99 N/A Picture
0 - 100 N/A Swap
0: Off
0 1 101 Mute
1: On
0: Off
0 1 102 Lock
1: On
0: 640x480 60
1: 640x480 67 Mac13
2: 640x480 72
3: 640x480 75
4: 640x480 85
5: 720x400 70
- 1 103 6: 720x400 85 Main Input status
7: 800x600 56
8: 800x600 60
9: 800x600 72
10: 800x600 75
11: 800x600 85
12: 832x624 75 Mac16

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
13: 1024x768 60
14: 1024x768 70
15: 1024x768 75
16: 1024x768 75 Mac19
17: 1024x768 85
18: 1024x800 84 Sun
19: 1152x864 75
20: 1152x870 75 Mac21
21: 1152x900 66 Sun
22: 1152x900 76 Sun
23: 1280x960 60
24: 1280x960 85
25: 1280x768 60
26: 1280x1024 60
27: 1280x1024 75
28: 1280x1024 76 Sun
29: 1280x1024 85
30: 1400x1050 60
31: 1400x1050 75
32: 1600x1200 60
33: 1680x1050 60
34: 1080i 60
35: 1080i 50
36: 1080p 60
37: 1080p 50
38: 720p 60
39: 720p 50
40: 480i
41: 480p
42: 576i
43: 576p
44: 1280x800 60 (Reduce
blank)
45: 1920x1200 60
46: 1920x1080 60
47: 1280x720 60
48: 1080p 24
49: 1280x800 60
50: 1440x900 60
51: 1440x900 60(Reduced
blanking)
52: 1280x768_60 (Reduced
blanking)
53: 1680x1050 60(Reduce
blank)
54: 1366x768 60
55: 1366x768_60 (Reduce
blank)
94: Custom1
95: Custom2
96: Custom3
97: Custom4

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
98: No Input detected
99: other
101: NTSC
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
7: 800x600 56
8: 800x600 60
9: 800x600 72
10: 800x600 75
11: 800x600 85
12: 832x624 75 Mac16
13: 1024x768 60
14: 1024x768 70
15: 1024x768 75
16: 1024x768 75 Mac19
17: 1024x768 85
18: 1024x800 84 Sun
19: 1152x864 75
20: 1152x870 75 Mac21
- 1 104 21: 1152x900 66 Sun PIP Input status
22: 1152x900 76 Sun
23: 1280x960 60
24: 1280x960 85
25: 1280x768 60
26: 1280x1024 60
27: 1280x1024 75
28: 1280x1024 76 Sun
29: 1280x1024 85
30: 1400x1050 60
31: 1400x1050 75
32: 1600x1200 60
33: 1680x1050 60
34: 1080i 60
35: 1080i 50
36: 1080p 60
37: 1080p 50
38: 720p 60
39: 720p 50
40: 480i
41: 480p
42: 576i

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
43: 576p
44: 1280x800 60 (Reduce
blank)
45: 1920x1200 60
46: 1920x1080 60
47: 1280x720 60
48: 1080p 24
49: 1280x800 60
50: 1440x900 60
51: 1440x900 60(Reduced
blanking)
52: 1280x768_60 (Reduced
blanking)
52: 1280x768_60 (Reduce
blank)
53: 1680x1050 60(Reduce
blank)
54: 1366x768 60
55: 1366x768_60 (Reduce
blank)
94: Custom1
95: Custom2
96: Custom3
97: Custom4
98: No Input detected
99: other
101: NTSC
102: PAL
103: PAL-M
104: PAL-N
105: NTSC 4.43
106: SECAM
107: PAL-60
0 1 105 512~3071 Advance Input Mode: HT
0 1 106 32~(HS-48) Advance Input Mode: HW
0 1 107 80~(HT-HA-12) Advance Input Mode: HS
640~1920
0 1 108 Advance Input Mode: HA
<= (HT-92)
0: Negative polarity
0 1 109 Advance Input Mode: HP
1: Positive polarity
0 1 110 384~2047 Advance Input Mode: VT
0 1 111 2~(HS-13) Advance Input Mode: VW
0 1 112 15~(VT-VA-1) Advance Input Mode: VS
480~1200
0 1 113 Advance Input Mode: VA
<= (VT-16)
0: Negative polarity
0 1 114 Advance Input Mode: VP
1: Positive polarity
0 1 115 25 < OCLK < 165 Advance Input Mode: OCLK(Integer)
0 1 116 25 < OCLK < 165 Advance Input Mode: OCLK(Decimal)
0 1 117 0: Off Advance Input Mode: Enable

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
1: On
0 - 118 N/A Advance Input Mode: Save
0 1 119 512~3071 Advance Output Mode: HT
0 1 120 32~(HS-48) Advance Output Mode: HW
0 1 121 80~(HT-HA-12) Advance Output Mode: HS
640~1920
0 1 122 Advance Output Mode: HA
<= (HT-92)
0: Negative polarity
0 1 123 Advance Output Mode: HP
1: Positive polarity
0 1 124 384~2047 Advance Output Mode: VT
0 1 125 2~(HS-13) Advance Output Mode: VW
0 1 126 15~(VT-VA-1) Advance Output Mode: VS
480~1200
0 1 127 Advance Output Mode: VA
<= (VT-16)
0: Negative polarity
0 1 128 Advance Output Mode: VP
1: Positive polarity
0 1 129 25 < OCLK < 165 Advance Output Mode: OCLK(Integer)
0 1 130 25 < OCLK < 165 Advance Output Mode: OCLK(Decimal)
0 - 131 N/A Advance Output Mode: Save
0 - 132 N/A Advance Output Mode: Set Current
0 - 133 N/A Volume Up
0 - 134 n/a Volume Down
0: Follow Output
0 1 135 HDCP Setting
1: Follow Input
0:Custom1
1:Custom2
0 1 136 Advance Input Mode: Custom Input
2:Custom3
3:Custom4
0:Custom1
1:Custom2
0 1 137 Advance Output Mode: Custom Output
2:Custom3
3:Custom4
0: Off
0 1 138 Overscan
1: On
0: Seamless
0 1 139 Switching Mode
1: Fast
0: Manual
0 1 140 Auto Image Mode
1: Auto
0 - 141 N/A Slideshow Start
0 - 142 N/A Slideshow Stop
0 - 143 N/A Slideshow Pause
0 - 144 N/A Slideshow Next
0 - 145 N/A Slideshow Previous
0: Min
0 1 146 1: Low Slideshow
2: Mid

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Control Type
Function Parameter Description
Set Get
3: Long
4: Max
5: Off
0: 1280x768x60
0 1 147 Mode Set – Mode 3
1: 1366x768x60
0 : Normal
0 1 148 HDMI1 Switching Behavior
1 : Bypass
0 : Normal
0 1 149 HDMI2 Switching Behavior
1 : Bypass
0 : Input 1
1 : Input 2
2 : Input 3
0 1 150 3 : Input 4 HDMI1 Audio Input
4 : VGA 1
5 : VGA 2
6 : HDMI 1
0 : Input 1
1 : Input 2
2 : Input 3
0 1 151 3 : Input 4 HDMI2Audio Input
4 : VGA 1
5 : VGA 2
6 : HDMI 2
0 - 152 - Custom Output Read HDMI EDID Prefer Timing
0 : Off
0 1 153 HDMI1 Input HDCP On/Off
1 : On
0 : Off
0 1 154 HDMI2Input HDCP On/Off
1 : On

11.1 Error Codes Description

Error code Description
ERR 1 Unknown command
ERR 2 Unknown function
ERR 3 Unavailable function
ERR 4 Unknown control type
ERR 5 Unavailable get function
ERR 6 Unavailable set function
ERR 7 Unavailable parameter
ERR 8 Too few arguments

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P/N: 2900- 000363 Rev: 9