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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview
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Overview
The VP-8x8AK is a high performance 8x8 computer graphics video matrix
switcher for high-resolution video and stereo audio signals. The VP-8x8AK
is HDTV compatible and lets you route any combination of inputs and
outputs.
In particular, the VP-8x8AK 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher
features:
• Kramer’s innovative integrated sync processing; Kr-isp® technology that
lets you achieve a sharp, stable image when the sync level is too low, by
restoring the sync signal waveform
• A video bandwidth of over 360MHz that ensures transparent performance
even in the most critical applications
• 16 preset memory locations for quick access to common video and audio
configurations and audio gain status for each output
• Automatic detection of the connected input signals (the respective button
illuminates)
• A delayed switching mode (ranging from 0 to 3.5sec
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) for clean
transitions when switching between non-genlocked sources
• DC-coupled video inputs and outputs
• Audio-follow-video and breakaway options
• Eight stereo unbalanced stereo audio input signals on 3.5mm mini plugs
• Eight balanced stereo audio output signals on 5-pin terminal block
connectors
• Audio level control buttons for adjusting the signal level of each input
and each output
• Measurement and indication of the audio level for each input and output,
in relative dB
• A TAKE button, which allows you to place multiple switches in a queue
and then activate them simultaneously with one touch of this button
• A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel
• Supports DDC (Display Data Channel) communication between selected
input 1 and output 1 high-density 15-pin HD connectors on pins 12 and 15
• Control via embedded Web pages
1 In increments of 0.5sec