1 introduction, 2 getting started, 1 quick start – Kramer Electronics VP-885 User Manual
Page 5: Introduction, Getting started, Quick start
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world
of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus
different models now appear in 11 groups
Congratulations on purchasing your VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio
Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications:
that are clearly defined by function.
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Professional display systems requiring a true 8x8 computer graphics and audio
matrix operation
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Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
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VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher
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Windows®-based Kramer Control software
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Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the required
battery and a separate user manual
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Power cord
and this user manual
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
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Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
2.1 Quick Start
The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-885.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan
Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack
Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download from our Web
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web
5 The complete list of Kramer c