Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your
VP-8x8A
8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio
Matrix Switcher
, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Professional display systems requiring a true 8x8 computer graphics and
audio matrix operation
Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
VP-8x8A
8x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
Null-modem adapter and power cord
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Windows®-based Kramer control software
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Windows®-based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port
Redirector
Kramer
RC-IR1
Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
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(including the
required battery and a separate user manual
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)
This user manual
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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
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01
5 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
6 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
