
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 1
3
Overview 3
3.1
About the 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor 3
3.2
Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 3
4
Your 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor 4
5
Connecting the 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor 5
6
Technical Specifications 6
Figures
Figure 1: 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor 4
Figure 2: Connecting the 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor 5
Tables
Table 1: 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor Features 4
Table 2: 6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor Technical Specifications 6

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 groups1 that are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® 6505 1:5 S/PDIF
Distributor, which is ideal for:
Video and audio production facilities
Recording studios, for connecting a source to several acceptors
The package includes the following items:
6505 1:5 S/PDIF Distributor
Power adapter (5V DC Input)
This user manual2
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 cables3
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: Twisted-Pair Solutions; 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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com