1 introduction, 2 getting started – Kramer Electronics RC-8000 User Manual
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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 500-plus different models
now appear in eight groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 88 Series switcher:
VS-88A,
VS-88V, SD-7588A, and/or SD-7588V, and/or RC-8000 Remote Controller.
These products are ideal for:
Broadcast studios for on-air switching and signal routing
Production studios, for connecting various sources to acceptors
Non-linear editing suites and presentation applications
Each switcher package also includes the following items:
Power cord
Windows®-based Kramer control software
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This user manual
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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
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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 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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