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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professionals 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 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your VP-16x18AK, 16 x 18 PC
UXGA/Audio Router which is ideal for the following typical applications:
that are clearly defined by
function.
•Professional display systems requiring a true 16x18 computer
graphics and audio matrix operation
•Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
•VP-16x18AK, 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router
•Kramer RC-IR3Infrared Remote Control transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual2
•Power cord )
3 2
, rack “ears” and this user manual
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 cables4
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
2.1 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to
landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To
comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 Available from http://www kramerelectronics com
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www kramerelectronics com