Kramer Electronics VP-8x4 - Manual (Page 4)

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 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing the Kramer VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix
Switcher, which is ideal for:
Any professional display system requiring a true 8x4 computer graphics
matrix operation
Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
Each package includes the following items:
The VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
Windows ® -based Kramer control software 2
Windows ® -based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port
Redirector
Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual 3 )
Power cord, null-modem adapter and this user manual 3
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 4
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com