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Introduction 

 

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 Kramer 

VP-747T Presentation Switcher 

Control Panel

, which is ideal for staging events, as well as: 

 that are clearly defined by function. 

 

Presentation applications that require a preview option 

 

Projection systems in conference rooms, board rooms, auditoriums, hotels, 
and churches 

1.1  About the VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 

The Kramer 

VP-747T

 

Presentation Switcher Control Panel

 is used to control 

the

 VP-747

 

Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler

2

Note that the 

VP-747

 needs firmware package Master FW 1.03 (Ver. 1.03 or 

higher) to work with the 

VP-747T

. The Kramer 

VP-747T

 lets you remotely control switcher functions such as input selection, 

transition effects (that include cut, fade, and wipes) and transition speed. 

The package includes: the 

VP-747T

,

 

gooseneck lamp, null-modem adapter, 

power supply, rack ears kit

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, table-top brackets, 2 mini-XLR connectors and this 

user manual

4

 

 
 
 
 

                                                       

 

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 A true multi-standard video to graphics scaler and seamless switcher with 2 DVI/HDMI inputs as well as 8 universal inputs 

comprised of 5 BNC connectors each of which can accommodate a composite video, s-Video (Y/C), component video 

(RGB/YUV), RGBS, or RGBHV signal. 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 

3 A pair of rack ears, two spacers and ten screws 

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

Summary of Contents for VP-747T

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel...

Page 2: ...sition Automatically 15 9 Technical Specifications 15 Figures Figure 1 VP 747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 5 Figure 2 VP 747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel Side Panel 7 Figure 3 Cut Out...

Page 3: ...er VP 747T lets you remotely control switcher functions such as input selection transition effects that include cut fade and wipes and transition speed The package includes the VP 747T gooseneck lamp...

Page 4: ...ed 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 2 1 Quick Start This Quic...

Page 5: ...ble transparent caps to allow labeling Has the user menu conveniently located on the VP 747T panel for complete control of the VP 747 via its Preview OSD Consol can be simultaneously connected to up t...

Page 6: ...erference from neighboring electrical appliances make sure not to block the ventilation holes and position your VP 747T away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Be sure to position it straight i...

Page 7: ...Your VP 747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 5 Figure 1 VP 747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel...

Page 8: ...ght to left up or down see Section 8 1 19 SPEED Knob Adjusts the TAKE button transition speed 20 TAKE Button5 Pressing TAKE causes the transition to occur automatically 21 PREVIEW LED Lights when the...

Page 9: ...d as machine 2 3 MACH 3 A B G RS 4851 3 pin Terminal Block Connector Connects to the Mini XLR Connector port on the VP 747 which is recognized as machine 3 4 MACH 4 A B G RS 4851 Connects to the Mini...

Page 10: ...r a keyhole saw at the location where you want to insert the VP 747T Figure 3 illustrates the cut out template not to scale defining the surface that you have to cut out to install your VP 747T Figure...

Page 11: ...Slits 4 Be sure that the upper outer rim is situated parallel to the edge of the desktop 5 Screw the mounting butterfly screws until they reach the desktop surface from the underneath 6 Tighten the l...

Page 12: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing on a Rack 10 6 Installing on a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Page 13: ...3 to the mini XLR connector of the VP 747 which will be recognized as machine 3 MACH 4 to the mini XLR connector of the VP 747 which will be recognized as machine 4 3 Set the T Bar Optimization mode...

Page 14: ...E of each VP 747 unit For example the VP 747 unit that is connected to the TO VP 747 RS 485 port MACH 3 is recognized as the third VP 747 unit MACHINE 3 To access this particular VP 747 unit from the...

Page 15: ...e VP 747 machine as illustrated in Figure 8 connect the A PIN of the VP 747T to the A PIN of the VP 747 B PIN of the VP 747T to the B PIN of the VP 747 If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shiel...

Page 16: ...section 8 2 8 1 Using the VP 747T WIPE DIRECTION Buttons To set the wipe direction use the WIPE DIRECTION buttons2 see Table 3 Table 3 Defining the WIPE DIRECTIONS Buttons EFFECTS WIPE DIRECTIONS Wip...

Page 17: ...ng is controlled via the setting in the VP 747 OSD menu Pressing the TAKE button5 9 Technical Specifications causes the transition to occur automatically Table 4 includes the technical specifications...

Page 18: ...er lightning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct...

Page 19: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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