Kramer VP-5XL User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-3xl,
VP-4xl,
VP-5xl,
1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor
1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor
1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
4
Your VGA/UXGA Distributor 2
4.1 Your VP-3xl 1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor 3
4.2 Your VP-4xl 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor 4
4.3 Your VP-5xl 1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor 5
4.4 Your VP-3xl, VP-4xl, and VP-5xl VGA/UXGA Distributor Underside 6
5
Using Your VGA/UXGA Distributor 6
6
Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: VP-3xl 1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor 3 Figure 2: VP-4xl 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor 4 Figure 3: VP-5xl 1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor 5 Figure 4: VGA/UXGA Distributor Underside 6 Figure 5: Connecting the VP-5xl to 5 Monitors 7
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-3xl 1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 3 Table 2: Rear Panel VP-3xl 1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 3 Table 3: Front Panel VP-4xl 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 4 Table 4: Rear Panel VP-4xl 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 4 Table 5: Front Panel VP-5xl 1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 5 Table 6: Rear Panel VP-5xl 1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 5 Table 7: VGA/UXGA Distributor Underside Features 6 Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-3xl / VP-4xl / VP-5xl VGA/UXGA Distributor 7
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-3xl, VP-4xl, and/or VP-5xl, which are ideal for:
 Any professional system requiring high quality VGA/UXGA distribution
to multiple monitors and/or projectors
 Larger distribution systems, made by easily cascading several machines
The package includes the following items:
 VP-3xl 1:3 VGA/UXGA Distributor, or VP-4xl 1:4 VGA/UXGA
Distributor, or VP-5xl 1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor
 Power cord
 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
3 Overview
The high performance Kramer VP-3xl, VP-4xl, and VP-5xl are three distribution amplifiers (1:3, 1:4, and 1:5) for VGA/UXGA signals. Each machine:
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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www. kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)
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Your VGA/UXGA Distributor
 Includes front panel EQ. control
 Features two switches on the underside for ID Bit control
 Has video bandwidth that exceeds 375MHz, making them suitable for the
highest resolution graphics signal distribution
 Accepts one input, provides necessary buffering and isolation, and
distributes the signal to its identical outputs
 Is mains fed and is housed in a half 19" enclosure
To achieve the best performance:
 Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding 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-3xl, VP-4xl, and/or VP-5xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VGA/UXGA Distributor
This section describes each VGA/UXGA Distributor, as follows:
 VP-3xl (see section 4.1)
 VP-4xl (see section 4.2)
 VP-5xl (see section 4.3)
The underside of the VGA/UXGA Distributor is identical on the VP-3xl, VP-4xl, and VP-5xl (see section 4.4).
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