Kramer Electronics VP-747 Home Theater Screen User Manual


 
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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1.1 About the VP-747
that are clearly defined by function.
The VP-747
Universal 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 / HDMI
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Presentation applications that require a preview option
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:
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-747
Universal Presentation Matrix
Switcher / Scaler, power cord
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, infrared remote control transmitter (including
the required battery), null-modem adapter, and this user manual
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2 Getting Started
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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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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