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VP-553: Boardroom Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler
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The VP−553 is a high−performance 6x2 presentation switcher/scaler
for HDMI, HDBaseT and analog signals, and a 4x1 USB switcher. The
unit has dual, independent, scaled outputs, the first on both HDMI
and HDBaseT connectors, and the second on an HDMI connector.
Analog, digital and embedded audio are supported, and the unit
also includes a microphone input and rich DSP features.
HDCP Compliant - The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection)
license agreement allows copy−protected data on the HDMI input
to pass only to the HDMI outputs.

KEY FEATURES
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HDBaseT Range - Up to 70m (230ft).
Scaled Outputs - 2 HDMI (1 also outputs HDBaseT).

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Output Resolutions - HDTV and computer graphics and
1080p/UXGA with selectable refresh rates.
4x1 USB Switcher - Can be set to follow the switching of the
video layer or can be used as an independent switcher.
Audio DSP - Powerful digital audio signal processing, including
audio equalization, mixing, delay, etc.
Selectable Microphone Talkover or Mix Modes.
Automatic Audio Detection & Selection - On the HDMI input
source, default selection is HDMI. If not present, the unit uses
the audio from the analog input. Manual audio selection is
also available.
Microphone Input - Dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom
voltage).
Audio Outputs - 2 balanced stereo audio on terminal blocks.
Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections - Full, overscan, underscan,
letterbox & panscan.
Built-in ProcAmp - Color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast &
brightness.
Front Panel Control - Audio mute, video blanking & freeze
frame.
Front Panel Lockout.
Built-in Web Pages - For easy setup and remote control.
Flexible Control Options - Front panel, IR remote with OSD
(on−screen display), Ethernet with built−in Web pages &
RS−232.
Size - Standard 19" (2U).