Kramer VP-747 Presentation Scaler-Switcher Firmware 1.09

The following changes were made in this version:

Modifications:

The HDMI EDID was modified to fix an audio problem with specific PCs:
- Monitor Range Limits was removed from Detailed Timing #4.
- VP-7xx was added to the Monitor Name descriptor.

VP-747 Firmware Upgrade Procedure

1. Acquire xxx.brit file with the required version of firmware.
2. Copy this file to the route directory on any USB readable memory device (disk-on-key, flash memory card etc.).
3. Plug the device with the firmware file into one of the USB connectors on the rear panel of the VP-747 and switch on the scaler.
4. Wait until the scaler boots up and verify that the Preview and the Program outputs are set to different inputs. Not necessary to have real signals on the selected inputs.
5. Use OSD menu to navigate to
Utility>Misc Setting>Firmware Download
6. Press ENTER button. If the OSD opens list of files – skip the following step and continue with the step 8 below.
7. If the OSD doesn’t open list of files – press Take button to swap the Preview and the Program inputs. Repeat the steps 5 and 6 above.
8. Use UP and DOWN arrows to highlight the required firmware file and press ENTER button.
9. Confirm the upgrade and wait until progress indicator gets to 100%.
10. Remove the device with the firmware file from USB connector and restart the scaler by recycling the power.
11. Plug the device with the same firmware file into second USB connector on the rear panel of the VP-747 and repeat the above procedure.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.