
VP-551X Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VP-551X for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-551X to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher/Scaler
IR remote control transmitter with batteries
Receives signals from the remote-control transmitter.
Lights when the unit accepts IR remote commands.
Press to select the HDMI input (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8).
Press to select the computer graphics input.
Press to select the composite video input.
Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image.
Not applicable when in video bypass mode.
Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output (both
line and speakers).
Muting the audio is not applicable when in audio bypass mode.
Press to enter/escape the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to decrease the output volume.
Press to move up the menu list.
Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output volume.
Press to move down the menu list.
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.
RESET TO XGA/1080p
Button
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle resetting the video resolution to XGA or 1080p.
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (note that more
secure locking options may be set by the user).
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Step 1: Check what’s in the box
Step 2: Get to know your VP-551X

Connect to an HDMI source (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8).
Connect to a computer graphics source.
Connect to a composite video source.
Move up (ON) to select a condenser type microphone; down (OFF) to select
a dynamic type microphone.
Connect to the microphone source 1.
Move up (ON) to select a condenser type microphone; down (OFF) to select
a dynamic type microphone.
Connect to the microphone source 2.
AUDIO INPUT
Unbalanced Stereo
Terminal Blocks
Connect to an analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 8).
Connect to an analog audio computer graphics source.
Connect to an analog audio composite video source.
LINE OUT Balanced Stereo 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo analog audio acceptor.
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S/PDIF OUT 3.5 Mini Jack Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor.
Speaker Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a pair of loudspeakers.
Connect the mains power cord.
Fuse for protecting the device.
Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF.
Connect to the HDMI acceptor.
Connect to an HDBaseT receiver.
RS-232 9-pin D-sub
Connector
Connect to a PC or controller to tunnel RS-232 via HDBT OUT or connect to
the output display to control it.
Connect to a PC or remote controller to control VP-551X.
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking.
To rack mount the machine, attach both rack ears
(by removing the screws from each side of the
machine and replacing those screws through the
rack ears) or place the machine on a table.
• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature &
air flow) is compatible for the device.
• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Condenser Microphone Pinout
Dynamic Microphone Pinout
Step 3: Install the VP-551X
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-551X. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VP-551X.