Kramer VP-747T User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-747T

Presentation Switcher Control P anel

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

1.1 About the VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 1

2 Getting Starte d 2

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3
4 Your VP-747T Presentation Switcher Co n tro l Pa n el 4
5 Installing in a Desktop 8
6 Installing on a Rack 10
7 Connecting the VP-747T 11

7.1 Setting the Machine # 12

7.2 Connecting to the VP-747 by Wired Connection 13

8 Operating the VP-747 using the VP-747T 14

8.1 Using the VP-747T WIPE DIRECTION Buttons 14

8.2 Making the Transition 15

8.2.1 Making a Transition Manually 15

8.2.2 Making a Transition Automatically 15

9 Technical Specifications 15

Figures

Figure 1: VP-747T Present a ti o n S witcher Control Pa ne l 5
Figure 2: VP-747T Present a ti o n S witcher Control Pa ne l (Si de Panel)

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Figure 3: Cut Out Dimensions 8
Figure 4: Inserting the VP-747T into the Prepared Cut Out Opening

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Figure 5: Inserting the Mounting Brackets through the Bracket Slits

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Figure 6: Securing the VP-747T into the Prepared Cut Out Opening

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Figure 7: Connecting the VP-747T 12
Figure 8: Connecting the VP-747T RS-485 Ports

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Tables

Table 1: VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel Features 6
Table 2: VP-747T Presentatio n S witcher Control Pa ne l (Side Panel) Features

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Table 3: Defining the WIPE DIRECTIONS Buttons

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Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-747T 15

Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of uni que, creat iv e, an d aff ordabl e s oluti ons to t h e vast range
of problems that confr ont th e video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making th e best ev en be tter! Our 1, 000-plus different models
now appear in 11 grou ps

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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 confe rence rooms, board rooms, auditor iums, hotels,

and churches

1.1 About the VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel

The Kramer VP-747T Presentation Switcher Cont r ol Panel is used to control
the VP-747 Universal Presentat ion Matrix Switcher / Scaler

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Note that the VP-747 needs firmware package Mast er FW 1.03 (V er. 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

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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; GR OUP 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

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Getting Started

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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

2.1 Quick Start

This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-747T:

Overview

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3 Overview

The VP-747T is a unique presentation switcher control panel dedica t ed
specifically to control the VP-747

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• Enables special effect transitions between two sources via a robust T-bar

(used for manual control of transition speeds). Alternatively, the effect can
be implemented via a TAKE button, with a potentiometer to set the
transition speed

. It is ergonomically and aesthetically

designed in a rugge d, prof ess i onal 19" 4U rac k-mountable me ta l e nclosure with
the button layout in the style of the VP-747. In particular, the VP-747T:

• Features single button access to all inputs

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• Features dedicated single button actions for special effect selection,

immediate freezing and bl an king, PIP dis pl ay, and th e ch oic e of wi pe
direction

—both for the Preview an d f or
the Program output—and the buttons have removable 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 to four VP-747 machines,

using two mini XLR conn ectors an d tw o t erminal bl ock c onnectors . The
communication is via RS-485, thus allowing the panel to be locat ed more
than 1km from each VP-747

• Has an RS-232 port for field upgrading of its fi rmw ar e

• With its angled faceplate, may be used freestanding on a table, or mounted

in a desktop or in a 19” rack (when your switcher is rack-mounted near to
the source devices, you can conveniently place the VP-747T

on a table or

desk away from the equipment rack)

• Has a gooseneck lam p (in clu ded) that can be plugged into the cons ol for

use in low lighting environments

• Is power ed by a 12V DC s ource

1 The VP-747 is also backward compatible to the VP-727T
2 Has two sets of input buttons: one that routes the input to the "PROGRAM" output and the other that routes to the
"PREVIEW" output

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Your VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel

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To achieve the best performance:

• Conn ect only good qu ali ty c onnec tion cabl es

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances, make sure not to

block the ventilation holes and position your VP-747T

away from

moisture, excessive sun light and dus t . Be sure t o posi ti on it s t raight in the
correct horizontal position on the table, desk or rack

4 Your VP-747T Presentation Switcher Control Panel

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-747T: