Kramer VS-41AV, VS-101AV, VS-4X User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

VS-41AV
4x1 Audio-Video Switcher

VS-101AV

10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo
Switcher

VS-4X

4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher

P/N: 2900-002009 Rev 2

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X – Contents i

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 Defining the VS-41A V 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 4

3.2 Defining the VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher 5

3.3 Defining the VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 6

4 Connecting and Operating the Switchers 7

4.1 Connecting the VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 8

4.2 Connecting the VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo S witc her 9

4.3 Connecting the VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 10

4.4 Operating the Switchers 10

5 Technical Specifications 11

Figures

Figure 1: VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 4
Figure 2: VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo S witc her 5
Figure 3: VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 6
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-41AV 8
Figure 5: Connecting the VS-101AV 9
Figure 6: Connecting the VS-4X 10

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Introduction 1

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 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X
switchers that are ideal for the following typical applicati ons:

• Small editing systems

• Security, CCTV, and home theater systems

• Any application where a passive “hard-wired” signal path is preferred

2 VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Getting Started

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 t his user manual

• Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer products away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

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