Kramer Electronics VM-100C User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VM-100C
1:10 Video Component Distributor
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your VM-100C 2
5 Connecting the VM-100C 5
5.1 Connecting a Single VM-100C Unit 5
5.2 Connecting Several VM-100C Units 6
6 Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: VM-100C 1:10 Video Component Dis tributor 3
Figure 2: VM-100C Underside Trimmers 4
Figure 3: Connecti ng a VM-100C Unit 5
Figure 4: Connecti ng Several VM-100 C Units 6
Tables
Table 1: Front Pa nel VM-100C 1:10 Video Co mp onent Distributor Features 4
Table 2: Rear Panel VM-100C 1:10 Video Component Distributor Features 4
Table 3: VM-100C Underside Trimmer Features 4
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VM-100C 1:10 Video Component Distributor 7
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable 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 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your VM-100C 1:10 Video Component
Distributor, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Component video signal distribution
• Video duplication studios, delivering undiminished quality duplicates
The package includes the following items:
• VM-100C 1:10 Video Component Distributor
• Power cord
• This user manual
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and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
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
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3 Overview
The VM-100C is a high quality 1:10 distributor for component video signals
(HDTV compatible). It accepts one input and distributes the signal to 10
identical outputs using RCA connectors. The looping connectors can be used
to connect to a local monitor or other component video acceptor, or to create
larger systems
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)
4 For example, you can connect 2 VM-100C units to make a 1:20 Component Distributor (see section 5.2)
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Your VM-100C
To achieve the best performance:
• Connect 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)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VM-100C away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and d ust
4 Your VM-100C
Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the VM-100C 1:10 Video Component
Distributor:
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