Kramer VM-20HDxl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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VM-20HDxl

3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 2

3

Overview 3

4

Your VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 3

5

Installing the VM-20HDxl in a Rack 6

6

Connecting the VM-20HDxl 7

7

Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 7

Tables

Table 1: VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-20HDxl 8

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 500-plus different models
now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10
HD2/SD3 - SDI Distribution Amplifier, which is ideal for:

 SDI production studios for signal distribution
 Broadcast studios for on-air operation
 SDI field production
 Using with SDI video sources such as professional digital cameras

The package includes the following items:

 VM-20HDxl 3G Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier
 Power cord
 This user manual4

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 cables5

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

2 High Definition (HD) means a video format, consisting of either 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of either

progressive or interlaced video

3 Standard Definition (SD) means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of 480 (for NTSC) or 576 (for PAL)

lines of interlaced video

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

5 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.