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HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Taking 15 minutes to
read the manual may save you a few hours later. You don’t even have to read the whole manual - if a certain
section doesn’t apply to you, you don’t have to spend your time reading it.
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UNPACKING AND CONTENTS
The items contained in your Kramer accessory package are listed below. Please save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future transportation and shipment of the machine.
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Matrix Switcher
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Floppy diskettes or CD with PC control software
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AC Power cord
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This User Manual
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Kramer Concise Product Catalog/Catalog CD
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KRAMER Null Modem Adapter Connector
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4.1
Optional Accessories
The following accessories, available from Kramer, can enhance implementation of your machine. For
information regarding cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer.
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VM-1055
– a 1:5 distribution amplifier for component video (RGBHV) signals can be inserted serially
between one output of the VP Matrix and several (up to 5) RGBHV acceptors for signal distribution. The
VM-1055
has five separate channels, each of which is a high bandwidth 1:5 DA. In its typical application, it
is designed to accept a component video source such as RGBHV, RGBS or Y, R-Y, B-Y, etc., and provide
five buffered outputs to drive monitors, projectors, or other receiving devices. In addition to a typical RGBHV
application, the five channels can operate independently, allowing the unit to be used as five separate 1:5
DA’s for composite video or other formats. Bandwidth of over 300MHz ensures that the
VM-1055
remains
transparent even in critical broadcast or high-resolution applications. It is housed in a rugged, professional,
rack mountable enclosure requiring only one vertical space in a standard 19” rack.
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VP-102 (
and the new
VP-103) -
a high performance VGA to BNC converter which is designed to allow a
single VGA/XGA source to drive a local monitor and a compatible large display device simultaneously. It can
be inserted between a VGA/XGA source (such as a PC) and the input of the matrix. Many projectors and
large monitors provide BNC connectors rather than multi-pin D connectors. The
VP-102
solves this physical
incompatibility, and provides the local monitor loop-through, necessary buffering, isolation, and sync
processing for electronic compatibility. Note that the
VP-102
does not perform any scan rate conversion. The
VP-102
will accept all typical VGA modes such as VGA, SVGA, and XGA, and output RGsB, RGBS, or
RGBHV. Video bandwidth of 315MHz ensures transparent operation at multiple resolutions including XGA.
For applications not requiring a local monitor, a rear-panel termination switch is provided eliminating the
need for external termination plugs. The
VP102
is rugged, dependable, and runs on standard 230/115VAC
via an ordinary detachable AC cord.
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VIDEO TESTER
- A new, unique, patented, indispensable tool for the video professional, the video Tester is
used to test a video path leading to/from a Matrix Switcher. By pressing only one touch switch it can trace
missing signals, distinguish between good and jittery (VCR sourced) signals, and identify the presence of
good signals. Whenever a video signal is missing, because of bad connections, cable breaks or faulty sources,
the video Tester is all you need.
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SP-11
- (Video/Audio Processor) can be serially inserted between the Matrix Switcher and the acceptor for
video/audio processing. The
SP-11
has 2 Composite video inputs and outputs, 2 Y/C (Super-Video) inputs
and outputs as well as 4 stereo-audio inputs and outputs. The
SP-11
has DC coupled video inputs and outputs,
and allows full control over the video signal: Video gain down to full fade, log or linear Definition control,
log or linear Contrast control, Color saturation control, Black Level control, Red, Green and Blue controls and
a Screen Splitter control for “before-after” comparison. Input switch control is "Audio-follow-Video".
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER
5.1
Features of the
VP-88
Matrix Switcher
Front/Rear panel features of the
VP-88
are shown in Figure 1, and Figure 2 and are described in Table 1 and
Table 2.
The
VP-88
is shown as an example, but the same applies to all the matrices in this group
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