Kramer Electronics VP-8x4AK - Manual (Page 5)

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 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
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Congratulations on purchasing your VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio
Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
that are clearly defined by function.
• Professional display systems requiring a true 8x4 computer graphics and
audio matrix operation
• Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
• Windows®-based Kramer control software
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• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual
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• Power cord 3
, rack “ears” and 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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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com