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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
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VS-41AV 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 Switcher 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 Switcher 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
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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 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 applications:
• Small editing systems
• Security, CCTV, and home theater systems
• Any application where a passive “hard-wired” signal path is preferred
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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 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 moist ure, excessi ve sunli ght and
dust
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