
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
VM-1610, 1:10 Balanced Audio-Stereo Distributor
VM-80A, 1:8 Audio Distributor

Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
4 Your VM-1610 and VM-80A Distribution Amplifiers 3
4.1 Your VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-Stereo Distributor 3
4.2 Your VM-80A 1:8 Audio Distributor 5
5 Installing the VM-1610 in a Rack 6
6 Connecting the VM-1610 and VM-80A 7
6.1 Connecting the VM-1610 Distribution Amplifier 7
6.2 Connecting the VM-80A Distribution Amplifier 8
6.2.1 Changing the VM-80A Default Mode 10
7 Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-Stereo Distributor 4
Figure 2: VM-80A 1:8 Audio Distributor Functions 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VM-1610 in a 1:10 Configuration 8
Figure 4: Connecting the VM-80A in a 1:8 Configuration 9
Tables
Table 1: VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-Stereo Distributor Functio ns 5
Table 2: VM-80A 1:8 Audio Distributor Functions 5
Table 3: Technical Specifications 10

Introduction
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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-
Stereo Distributor and/or the VM-80A 1:8 Audio Distributor, which are
ideal for:
• Any professional A/V system requi ring high quality signal
distribution
• Recording studios and l ive sound re i nforcement systems
• Rental and staging applications
Each package includes the following items:
• The VM-1610 and / or the VM-80A
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• Power cord
• This user man ual
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that are clearly
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefu lly and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of t his user man ual
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• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
1 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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