Kramer Electronics VM-5DS User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VM-5DS

Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler

Contents

Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3

Overview 3

4

Your VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler 3

5

Installing on a Rack 6

6

Connecting the VM-5DS 7

7

Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler 7

Tables

Table 1: VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler Rear Panel Features 5
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VM-5DS 8

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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 500-plus
different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-5DS Video Audio
Distribution Amplifier / Scaler! It is ideal for:

 Video audio duplication, delivering undiminished quality duplicates
 CCTV and other monitoring applications

The package includes the following items:

 VM-5DS Video Audio Distribution Amplifier / Scaler
 Power cord
 This user manual2

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 cables3

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:

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

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

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