user manual

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups
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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN
Switcher.
that are clearly defined by function.
The VP-81KSi is ideal for:
• Display systems requiring simple input selection
• Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses
• Rental/staging applications
• Multimedia and presentation source selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
• Infrared RC-IR3 remote control transmitter (including the required battery
and a separate user manual
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• One SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Module and user manual
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• Power cord
• 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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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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; GROUP 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com