Kramer Electronics VM-10HDxl User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VM-1 0H Dx l

3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI
Distribution Amplifier

P/N: 2900-000380 Rev 2

VM-10HDxl – Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Your VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 4

4 Installing in a Rack 7
5 Connecting the VM-10HDxl 8
6 Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier 8

VM-10HDxl - Introduction

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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 Routers;
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 VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI
Distribution Amplifier, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 SDI production studios for signal distribution and equalizations
 Broadcast studios for on-air operation
 SDI field production
 Using with SDI video sources such a professional digital camera

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VM-10HDxl - Getting Started

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

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

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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

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

 Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution 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 VM-10HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust