Kramer Electronics VP-747 - Manual (Page 6)

VP-747 - Introduction 1
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 that are clearly defined
by function: 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Scaler. The VP-747 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/HDMI inputs. (The HDMI connector connects to a DVD source via the Kramer
ADC DM/HF adapter). 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