Kramer VS-2DVA User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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VS-2DVA

2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 2
5 Connecting the VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 4

5.1 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS 6

6 Operating the VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 7

6.1 Switching DVI and XGA Signals Separately 7

6.2 Switching DVI and XGA Signals Together (Ganged) 7

7 Technical Specifications 8

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Figure 1: VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 2
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 5
Figure 3: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS 6
Figure 4: Initial Status of the SELECTOR Buttons 7

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher Features 3
Table 2: Rear Panel VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher Features 3
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher 8

Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
aff

ordable 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 VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA2 / Audio
Switcher. This product is ideal for:

 Presentation and multimedia applications
 Preview and monitoring graphics and audio signals

The package includes the following items:

 VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA2 / Audio Switcher
 Power adapter (12V DC Input)
 This user manual3

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

 Unp

ack 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

3 Overview

The VS-2DVA is an all-in-one 2x1 switcher for DVI, XGA/UXGA2, and
unbalanced audio signals. In particular, the VS-2DVA:

 Equalizes and reclocks the DVI input, effectively reconstructing and

retransmitting the DVI signal

 Has an XGA/UXGA1 video bandwidth of 350MHz, that ensures

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

udio, 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 Handles all known computer video resolutions (VGA to UXGA)
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Your VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher

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transparent operation is achieved at the highest resolutions

 Comes with contact closure remote control for forced operation
 Is housed in a half 19" rack size and is 12VDC fed

In addition, with the high quality VS-2DVA, both:

 DVI inputs have their own corresponding audio inputs, and the DVI

output has its own audio output

 XGA/UXGA1 inputs have their own corresponding audio inputs, and the

XGA

/UXGA output has its own audio output

 DVI and XGA/UXGA1 signals can be switched separately or ganged

(switched together)

Achieving the best performance means:

 Connecting 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)

 Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and
positioning your VS-2DVA away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher

Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS-

2DVA:

Figure 1: VS-2DVA 2x1 DVI / XGA / Audio Switcher

1 Handles all known computer video resolutions (VGA to UXGA)