The Kramer SID-VGA UXGA Step-In Commander
AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source
UXGA INPUT 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the VGA video source
Press to switch the input to this remote control commander. The
button lights when active
Lights green when the unit receives power
LINE OUT Twisted Pair RJ-45
Connector
Connect to the TP input of a compatible switcher (for example,
the VP-81SID) using CAT 6 or higher specification cable
Remote Switch Terminal Block
Connections
Connect to the remote step-in switch
7
Connect to the power adapter
Remote LED Terminal Block
Connections
Connect to the remote LED (observe correct polarity as shown
in the graphic)
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® SID-VGA UXGA Step-In
Commander which is ideal for boardrooms and presentation rooms.
The Kramer SID-VGA is a VGA (up to UXGA) and unbalanced stereo audio remote
control panel that is used to remotely take control of a compatible switcher, for example,
the VP-81SID.
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the SID-VGA UXGA Step-In Commander.
Figure 2 illustrates how to connect the SID-VGA to a source and switcher.
Figure 2: SID-VGA Wiring Connections
To connect the SID-VGA as illustrated in Figure 2:
1. Connect the VGA video source (for example, a computer graphics source) to the
VGA connector on the front panel of the SID-VGA.
2. Connect the unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, a computer graphics
source) to the 3.5mm mini jack AUDIO INPUT connector on the front of the
Figure 1: SID-VGA UXGA Step-In Commander Front and Rear Panel
Table 1: SID-VGA UXGA Step-In Commander Front and Rear Features
SID-VGA.
3. Using STP cable, connect the LINE OUT RJ-45 connector on the rear panel of the
SID-VGA to one of the inputs on the rear panel of the VP-81SID (up to 50m
away).
4. Optional—Connect the terminal block on the rear of the SID-VGA to the remote
switch and LED.
Note: The LED supply includes a current limiting resistor and is designed to work
with any standard LED.
5. Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC connector on the rear of the SID-VGA
and to the mains electricity.
Performing a Phase Calibration
Video: 1 VGA (up to UXGA) on a 15-pin HD (F) connector
Audio: 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack
TP on an RJ-45 Ethernet connector
STEP-IN COMMANDER
DISTANCE:
50m (164ft) up to 1080p @60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
–40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F)
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
12cm x 7cm x 2.4cm (4.7" x 2.76" x 0.94”) W, D, H
In the event that there is noise visible on the picture, you should perform a phase
calibration.
To perform a phase calibration:
1. Press the Step-In button to ensure that the SID-VGA is the active input.
The Step-In button lights.
2. Press and hold the Step-In button.
The phase calibration pattern is displayed.
3. Release the Step-In button as soon as the noise disappears.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications of the SID-VGA are shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Technical specifications1 of the SID-VGA UXGA Step-In Commander
SID-VGA
UXGA Step-In Commander
Installation Instructions
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