Kramer Electronics VS-44HD - Manual (Page 4)

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 1 that are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer
VS-44HD 4x4 SD/HD-SDI
Matrix Switcher. This product is ideal for:
Professional broadcasting and production studios
Presentation applications
The package includes the following items:
VS-44HD 4x4 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher
Null-modem adapter, infrared remote control transmitter and power cord
This user manual 2
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 3
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a
VS-44HD:
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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com