Kramer Electronics user manual Introduction, Getting Started, About the VP-747

Introduction

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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

1.1 About the VP-747

The VP-747Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler is a true multi- standard video to graphics scaler and seamless switcher with eight universal inputs comprised of five BNC connectors each of which can accommodate a composite video, s-Video (Y/C), component video (RGB/YUV), RGBS, or RGBHV signal. Input 1 and input 2 also accommodate DVI / HDMI2 inputs. It has dual scalers, one for the preview and the other for the program output. Dual scalers are required to do "live" seamless transitions from one source to another. It is ideal for these typical applications:

•Presentation applications that require a preview option

•Projection systems in conference rooms, board rooms, auditoriums, hotels, and churches

•Presentations requiring seamless switching between inputs, using special effects, cuts and fades

The package includes these items: VP-747Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler, power cord3, infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery), null-modem adapter, and this user manual4.

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 cables5

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 The HDMI connector connects to a DVD source via the Kramer ADC DM/HF adapter 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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