Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Recycling Kramer Products
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2.2
Quick Start
2
3
Overview
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4
Your VP-8x8AK 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher
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4.1
Using the IR Transmitter
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5
Installing the VP-8x8AK in a Rack
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6
Using the VP-8x8AK
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6.1
Connecting the VP-8x8AK Rear Panel
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6.2
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
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6.3
Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-232 Port
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6.4
Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port
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6.5
Configuring the Ethernet Port
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6.5.1
Connecting via the Ethernet
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6.5.2
Ethernet Port Configuration
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6.6
Control via the Ethernet Port
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6.7
Setting the Switching Delay Time
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6.8
Setting the Machine Number
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6.9
Cascading Machines
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7
Operating the VP-8x8AK
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7.1
Switching an Input to an Output
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7.2
Understanding the 7-Segment Displays
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7.2.1
The STATUS 7-Segment Display
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7.2.2
The REL AUDIO LEVEL 7-Segment Display
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7.3
Confirming Settings
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7.3.1
Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes
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7.3.2
Confirming a Switching Action
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7.4
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
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7.4.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
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7.4.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
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7.5
Locking the Front Panel
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7.6
Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option
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7.6.1
Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option
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7.6.2
Setting the Breakaway Option
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7.7
The Audio Input/Output Gain Control
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Flash Memory Upgrade
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