Kramer TOOLS VP-210xl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-210xl

XGA Line Amplifier

Contents

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Contents

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Introduction 1

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Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 2

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Overview 3

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Your VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier 4

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Connecting the VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier 6

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Technical Specifications 7

Figures

Figure 1: VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier 4
Figure 2: VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier (Underside) 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier 6

Tables

Table 1: VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier Features 4
Table 2: VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier (Underside) Features 5
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier 7

Introduction

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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.

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TOOLS VP-210xl XGA Line
Amplifier, which is ideal for:

 Dual monitor systems, local or remote
 Presentation systems for remote transmission and cable

equalization

The package includes the following items:

 VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier
 Power adapter (12V DC input) and this user manual

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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 cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 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

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Getting Started

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2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview

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3 Overview

The high performance VP-210xl is a line amplifier for XGA1 computer
graphics signals that provides controls to compensate for signal losses
inherent in long cable runs.

In particular, the VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier features:
 Video bandwidth of 500MHz, ensuring that it remains transparent

for all resolutions

 HDTV compatibility
 Separate controls for output level and cable equalization, ID Bit

control, and independent input signal termination for red, green
and blue

 A looping input

To achieve the best performance:
 Use only good quality connection cables

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to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer

VP-210xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit3.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an 15-pin HD (F)

connector having a resolution from VGA up to UXGA

2 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 For example, part number 22535-000251

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Your VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

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4 Your VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-210xl:

Figure 1: VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

Table 1: VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier Features

# Feature Function

1 LOOP 15-pin HD (F) Connector Connect to a local display
2 INPUT 15-pin HD (F) Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
3 OUTPUT 15-pin HD (F) Connector Connect to the computer graphics acceptor
4 LEVEL Control knob Adjusts the video signal level
5 EQ. Control knob Adjusts the video EQ. (equalization) compensation
6 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
7 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

Your VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

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Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the VP-210xl:

Figure 2: VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier (Underside)

Table 2: VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier (Underside) Features

# Feature Function

1 ID Bit Switch Slide up to set to ON1; down to set to OFF
2 BLUE
GREEN

75
TERM /
Hi-Z
Switches

RED

Slide up to set to 75 TERM (when a local monitor is not
used); down to set to Hi-Z (when a local monitor is
connected2)

1 The default. Enabling the notebook or laptop to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor

2 To the LOOP 15-pin HD (F) connector

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Connecting the VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

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5 Connecting the VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

To connect your VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier, as the example in Figure 3
illustrates, do the following1:

1. Connect a computer graphics source (for example, a computer) to the
INPUT 15-pin HD (F) connector.

2. Connect the OUTPUT 15-pin HD (F) connector to an acceptor (for
example, a projector).

3. Connect the LOOP 15-pin HD (F) connector to an acceptor (for
example, a local display).

4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the 12V DC socket and connect the
transformer to the mains electricity (not illustrated in Figure 3).

5. If required, adjust the video output signal level and/or cable compensation
equalization level, and/or set the:

 Red, green and blue signal termination switches on the underside
 ID Bit switch to ON

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-210XL XGA Line Amplifier

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-210xl. After powering up your VP-210xl, switch on

the power on each device

Technical Specifications

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6 Technical Specifications

Table 3 includes the technical specifications:

Table 3: Technical Specifications1 of the VP-210xl XGA Line Amplifier

INPUT: 1 XGA on an 15-pin HD (F) connector
OUTPUT: 1 XGA on an 15-pin HD (F) connector,

1 LOOP XGA on an 15-pin HD (F) connector
VIDEO BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 500MHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.05%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.03°
VIDEO S/N RATIO: 74.8dB
K-FACTOR: 0.05%
CONTROLS: Level: 0 to +6dB, EQ.: 0 to +8dB @50MHz
POWER SOURCE: 12VDC, 60mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7” x 2.95” x 0.98”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.25kg. (0.55lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting brackets
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.

Caution

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.