Kramer Electronics VP-242 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-242

XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier

Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

3

Overview 1

4

Your XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier 2

5

Using the XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier 3

6

Technical Specifications 4

Contents

Figures

Figure 1: VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier 2
Figure 2: VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier Connections 4

Tables

Table 1: Features and Functions of the VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier 3
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier 4

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and
manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line an
integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In
recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the
best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio electronics is one of
the most versatile and complete available, and is a true leader in terms of quality,
workmanship, price/performance ratio and innovation. In addition to our high
quality switchers and matrices, and distribution amplifiers, we also offer excellent
remote controllers, presentation processors, interfaces and computer-related
products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Tools VP-242 XGA
Switcher / Distribution Amplifier. This product is ideal for:

 Any professional display system requiring a 2x1 switcher and a high

quality 1:4 DA

 Multimedia and presentation sources and acceptors selection and signal

distribution

 Schools, businesses and points of sale

The package includes the following items:

 VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier

 Power adapter (12V DC Input)1

 This user manual2 and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD

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

3 Overview

Your high performance VP-242 XGA Switcher / Distribution Amplifier is a
high-resolution 2x1 XGA switcher and 1:4 distribution amplifier for
VGA/SVGA/XGA/UXGA signals.

1 As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-50P 6 P ort Universal 12-Volt Power Supply, enabling you to supply power

to up to 6 Kramer devices that require 12VDC

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html

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