Kramer VP-6AHD User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VP-6AHD

1:6 UXGA / Audio / +1 CAT5 Distributor

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

3

Overview 3

3.1

About the Power Connect Feature 4

3.2

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4

3.3

Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4

4

Your VP-6AHD 1:6 UXGA / Audio / +1 CAT5 Distributor 4

5

Installing the VP-6AHD in a Rack 7

6

Using Your VP-6AHD 1:6 UXGA / Audio / +1 CAT5 Distributor 8

6.1

Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 10

6.2

Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10

7

Technical Specifications 11

Figures

Figure 1: Front and Rear Panels of the VP-6AHD 5
Figure 2: Underside of the VP-6AHD 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-6AHD 9
Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 10
Figure 5: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 10
Figure 6: CAT 5 PINOUT 10

Tables

Table 1: Front and Rear Panel Features of the VP-6AHD 6
Table 2: Underside Features of the VP-6AHD 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-6AHD 11

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.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-6AHD 1:6 UXGA / Audio /
+1 CAT5 Distributor, which is ideal for:

 Presentation and multimedia applications that require high quality

computer graphics and audio distribution to multiple monitors and/or
projectors

 Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and

stores

The package includes the following items:

 VP-6AHD 1:6 UXGA / Audio / +1 CAT5 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

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:

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 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

2

Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-6AHD is a high performance distribution amplifier for
computer graphics (up to and exceeding UXGA resolutions) and HD signals
(high definition resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p), as well as
audio signals. The VP-6AHD accepts:

 One computer graphics input: provides correct buffering and isolation,

and distributes the signal to six outputs on 15-pin HD connectors, and one
twisted pair output

 A stereo audio input signal: either1 an unbalanced stereo audio input

signal on a 3.5mm mini jack, or a balanced stereo audio input signal on a
5-pin terminal block connector. The VP-6AHD outputs 12 stereo audio
signals simultaneously: six unbalanced stereo audio signals on 3.5mm
mini jacks, and six balanced stereo audio signals on 5-pin terminal block
connectors. If the selected audio input is unbalanced, it is converted to
balanced stereo audio; if the selected audio input is balanced, it is
converted to unbalanced stereo audio

The VP-6AHD can:

 Power the receiver over the same CAT 5 cable
 Be used with the TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver (converting the CAT

5 signal to XGA, stereo analog and S/PDIF digital audio outputs) or with
the TP-120 XGA Line Receiver (converting the CAT 5 signal to an XGA
output)

In addition, the VP-6AHD features:
 A video bandwidth of 500MHz that ensures transparent operation at all

graphics resolutions

 Switches on the underside for ID Bit control and sync polarity
 Front panel controls for UXGA equalization, as well as left and right

audio level controls

 A transmission range of more than 300 ft. (more than 100 meters) over

UTP cabling

1 Selected via a pushbutton