Kramer VM-20ARII, VM-5ARII, VM-1411 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Models:

VM-5ARII,

VM-20ARII,

VM-1411,

Video Audio Distribution Amplifier

1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor

1:10 Video/Audio Distributor

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 3

Overview 5

3.1 The VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 5

3.2 The VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor 5

3.3 The VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor 6

Your Distributors 6

4.1 Your VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 6

4.2 Your VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor 8

4.3 Your VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor 10

Installing the VM-20ARII in a Rack 13

Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers 14

6.1 Connecting the VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 14

6.2 Connecting the VM-20ARII Video Audio Distributor 16

6.3 Connecting the VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor 18

Technical Specifications 20

Figures

Figure 1: VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 7 Figure 2: VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor 9 Figure 3: VM-20ARII Underside 10 Figure 4: VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor 11 Figure 5: Connecting the VM-5ARII 15 Figure 6: Connecting the VM-20ARII 17 Figure 7: Connecting the VM-1411 19

Tables

Table 1: VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 8 Table 2: VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor 10 Table 3: VM-20ARII Underside 10 Table 4: VM-1411 Functions 12 Table 5: VM-5ARII Technical Specifications 20 Table 6: VM-20ARII Technical Specifications 21 Table 7: VM-1411 Technical Specifications 21

Introduction

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 VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII, VM-1411 Video Distribution Amplifiers, which are ideal for:

 Any professional A/V system requiring a compact, high-quality DA  Retail stores and other point-of-sale display systems  Security and CCTV applications  Studio RGB/YUV distribution

Each package includes the following items:

 The VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII, or VM-1411 Distributor  Power cord2  This user manual3

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 cables4

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers a nd 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 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Getting Started

To achieve the best performance:  Use only good quality connection cables1 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 product away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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

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Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start

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

Getting Started

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Overview

3 Overview

This section gives an overview of the:

 VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier, see section 3.1  VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor, see

section 3.2

 VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor, see section 3.3

3.1 The VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier

The Kramer VM-5ARII is a high-performance distribution amplifier for composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It takes one input, provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal to five identical outputs.

More specifically, the VM-5ARII features:

 High bandwidth 360MHz (-3dB)  1 composite video input and 5 outputs on BNC connectors  1 unbalanced stereo input and 5 outputs on RCA connectors  Looping input  Selectable input signal termination  Video level and equalization, and audio level controls  Video AC/DC coupling detection  Standard 19” 1U rack mount size

3.2 The VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor

The VM-20ARII is a multi-format, high-performance distribution amplifier that can be configured for composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It can be configured as a 1:10 distribution amplifier for s-Video (Y/C) signals or a 1:5 distribution amplifier for RGBS signals, both with unbalanced stereo audio.

More specifically, the VM-20ARII features:

 High bandwidth of 430MHz (-3dB)  1 video input and 20 outputs on BNC connectors  1 unbalanced stereo input and 20 outputs on RCA connectors  Looped input capability  Grouped audio level control  Selectable input signal termination

Your Distributors

 Audio level and video level and equalization controls  Video AC/DC coupling selection  Standard 19” 2U rack mount size

3.3 The VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor

The VM-1411 is a dual mode distribution amplifier for composite video and balanced stereo audio signals. It can be configured as a 1:5 distribution amplifier for s-Video (Y/C) signals with balanced stereo audio.

More specifically, the VM-1411 features:

 Dual mode configuration as a 1:10 (composite) or 1:5 (s-Video) DA  Grouped audio level controls  Level (gain) and EQ (peaking) controls  Looping input  Selectable input signal termination  Video AC/DC coupling selection  Standard 19” 1U rack mount size

4 Your Distributors

This section defines your:

 VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier, see section 4.1  VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor, see

section 4.2

 VM-1411 1:10 Video/Audio Distributor, see section 4.3

4.1 Your

VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM-5ARII.

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