Kramer Electronics VA-2002 user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Quick Start

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Introduction

1Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation 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 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VA-2002Multistandard Logo Generator, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

￿￿Video broadcast studios for logo insertion in on-air broadcasting

￿￿Video production facilities, for producer or client logo insertion

￿￿Points of sale, shops, security, hospitals, universities, hotels, CCTV and other applications, which need source identification

The package includes the following items:

￿￿VA-2002Multistandard Logo Generator

￿￿Power cord

￿￿VA-2002CD-ROM that includes two Windows®-based programs—a Logo Finalizer and Upload program, and a Remote Control program—as well as a copy of this user manual

￿￿This user manual2

2Getting 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 cables3

2.1Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents Model Contents Figures TablesGetting Started IntroductionQuick Start Getting Started Overview Your VA-2002 Multistandard Logo GeneratorVA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Front Panel VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Features Installing the VA-2002 on a Rack Before Installing on a RackConnecting the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Connecting the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Installing the VA-2002 Software Click Install/Remove Software. The Welcome window appearsClick Next Start Menu window appears, as illustrates Installation Window Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program Toolbar ButtonsLogo Graphics Characteristics and Limitations HeightSaving a Logo to a Floppy Disk Unnamed VA-2000 WindowSelecting a Bitmap File Solid Logo on the Center Right Side of the Screen Adding Transparency to a Logo Transparent Logo on the Center Right Side of the ScreenSetting the Fade Speed Set Transparency BoxUsing the VA-2002 Remote Control Program Configuring the Remote Control ProgramCOM-Port Window Controlling the VA-2002 from the Remote Control Program Transferring a Logo via RS-232Logo Info Window Before RS-232 Transfer Operating via the VA-2002 Front Panel Identification and Status ScreensAccessing the Main Menu SEL LogoEditing a Logo from the Main Menu Deleting a Logo from the Main Menu Checking System Information from the Main Menu Technical Specifications Includes the technical specificationsOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-006017 REV