This week on the VLOG we checking out the Kramer VP-554X.
The VP−554X is a high−performance presentation scaler/switcher with 4 pairs of independent and scaled outputs. It includes multiple HDMI and HDBaseT inputs – supporting resolutions up to 4K – as well as a legacy VGA input, and each of the 4 outputs is mirrored on both HDMI and HDBT.
VP−554X supports embedded and balanced analog stereo audio, up to 2 microphone inputs, DSP audio features and a built−in stereo power amplifier. It includes a built−in Ethernet switch and supports legacy RS−232, IR, Ethernet and RS−232 tunneling over HDBT.
APPLICATIONS
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and churches, production studios, rental and staging.
Use in any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple video sources tis required for display on multiple projectors or displays.
Features
Pix–Perfect™ Scaling Technology — Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high–quality full up — and down–scaling technology.
This is a High–Performance Switcher/Scaler — Scales the video and provides constant output sync to prevent signal disruption when switching between inputs and when no video is detected.
HDCP 2.3 Compliance
Resolutions — Up to 4K60 4:4:4 on the HDMI ports; up to 4K60 4:2:0 on the HDBaseT ports; and up to 1080p60 on the VGA input.
HDBT inputs and outputs — can Up to 100m for 4K; 180m for 1080p.
4×1 USB Switcher — Can be set to follow the switching of the video layer or as an independent switcher.
Audio DSP Features, including input and output level adjustments, microphone Ducker, mixing, and EQ functions.
Analog & Embedded Audio Support.
Built–in Power Amplifier — 2x20W.
Built–in Video Processing — Color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast, and brightness.
Option for video wall output mode.
Multiple Control Options — Front panel buttons with OSD, RS–232, Ethernet and built–in Web pages.
Includes numerous filters and algorithms for eliminating picture artifacts.
Converts to 4K60 4:2:0 on HDBaseT outputs when its corresponding mirrored HDMI output resolution is 4K60 4:4:4 (similarly for 4K50).
HDMI Support — HDR10, CEC, xvYCC color (on input), Dolby TrueHD/DTS–HD Master Audio (by–pass), as specified in HDMI 2.0 as specified in HDMI 2.0.
Multiple aspect ratio selections.
Advanced EDID management per input.
Includes non–volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off and then on again.
STO and RCL buttons, a RESET TO XGA/1080P button (to hardware–reset the output resolution); and a PANEL LOCK button.
An OSD (On–Screen Display) — for making adjustments — that can be located anywhere on the screen.
Efficient power–saving features.
Advanced EDID management per input.
11 input buttons for switching a selected input to an output.
Scaled video outputs — 4 pairs of mirrored HDMI and HDBT outputs.
Embedded audio on the HDMI and HDBT inputs and outputs.
11 input buttons for switching a selected input to an output.
Embedded audio on the HDMI and HDBT inputs and outputs.
Scaled video outputs — 4 pairs of mirrored HDMI and HDBT outputs.
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