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VDS - Getting Started

 

 

2.2 

Safety Instructions 

 

Caution: 

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit 

Warning: 

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall 
adapter that is provided with the unit 

Warning: 

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall 

before installing  

2.3 

Recycling Kramer Products 

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC 

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by 

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, 

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced 

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and 

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN 

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country 

go to our recycling pages   

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 0VS21008

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL MODEL VDS Video Display System P N 2900 300285 Rev 2 ...

Page 2: ...onnecting the Power Supply 8 4 4 Configuring a CBT Application 8 4 5 VDS Detailed Connections 10 4 6 Configuring VDS without Remote Computers 11 5 Operating the VDS system 13 5 1 VDS Control Unit 13 5 2 Adjusting the Picture Quality 13 6 Technical Specifications 14 Figures Figure 1 Broadcaster Unit 5 Figure 2 Line Splitter 6 Figure 3 Remote Unit 6 Figure 4 Remote Dual Screen 6 Figure 5 Control Uni...

Page 3: ...t 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...

Page 4: ...nce 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 VDS away from moisture excessiv...

Page 5: ...and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded eq...

Page 6: ...from the broadcaster This table defines the models Kramer Model Kramer Part Number Full Description VDS RL 0VS21008 50 0000869011 Minicom VDS CAT5 Video Display Remote Long VDS B 0VS22011 50 0000879011 Minicom VDS CAT5 Video Display Broadcaster 8 ports VDS LS 0VS22012 50 0000889011 Minicom VDS CAT5 Video Display Line Splitter 8 ports VDS CU 0VS22076 50 0000899011 Minicom VDS AVDS Control unit VDS ...

Page 7: ...nment to grab students attention With both applications you can broadcast video up to resolutions of 1920x1080 60Hz depending on the cable length 3 2 Defining the VDS Video Display System The figures below illustrate the broadcaster unit Figure 1 line splitter Figure 2 remote units Figure 3 and remote dual screen Figure 4 Figure 1 Broadcaster Unit VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SYSTEM 12VDC CONTROL Power conn...

Page 8: ... Screen www minicom com SYSTEM IN 12VDC SYSTEM OUT System cables Power connector System cable from Broadcaster or previous Line Splitter PICTURE SYSTEM VIDEO IN Side A Side B System cable Monitor Optional Video cable Picture adjuster VDS Remote Dual Screen System cable To monitors ...

Page 9: ...S System You can expand the VDS system to 512 remote units by having two levels of line splitters Level 1 line splitters can have eight remote units or line splitters connected Level 2 line splitters can have eight remote units connected ...

Page 10: ...available from Kramer 4 2 Connecting the CAT 5 Cables Note Connect the CAT 5 cables to the broadcaster and line splitter units when the units are powered off We recommend that you connect the CAT 5 cables BEFORE connecting the power supply 4 3 Connecting the Power Supply Connect the broadcaster and line splitters to the power supply with the 12 VDC 2A from the AC DC adapter provided The remote uni...

Page 11: ...t Broadcaster computer Line Splitter VDS Control Unit Video cable Remote Optional Remote computer Video cable CAT5 cables to Remotes Remote Line Splitter CAT5 cables to Remotes or Line Splitters CAT5 cables to Remotes or Line Splitters Level 1 Level 2 CAT5 cables to Remotes Optional Remote computer Optional Remote computer ...

Page 12: ...10 VDS Connecting the VDS 4 5 VDS Detailed Connections Figure 6 illustrates the detailed connections of the VDS units Figure 6 Detailed Connections ...

Page 13: ...nstead of the remote unit use the remote dual screen to connect two screens to the broadcaster or line splitter via CAT 5 cable The two screens display the images broadcast by the broadcaster computer Figure 7 VDS Configuration without Remote Computers Video cable CAT5 cables to Remotes or Line Splitters Broadcaster Unit Broadcaster computer Line Splitter Remote CAT5 cables to Remotes Remote Line ...

Page 14: ...12 VDS Connecting the VDS Figure 8 illustrates the remote unit connection Figure 8 Remote Unit Connection PICTURE Remote CAT5 cable to Broadcaster or Line Splitter ...

Page 15: ...on to send the broadcaster s screen to all remote monitors The LED above the button lights up Press the button again to release the remote monitors 5 1 2 Dark All Press the DARK ALL button to darken all remote screens The LED above the button lights up Press the button again to release the remote screens 5 2 Adjusting the Picture Quality Use a small screwdriver to turn the picture adjuster on the ...

Page 16: ... RESOLUTION Up to 1920x1080 60Hz 1080p SYSTEM CABLE CAT 5 FTP UTP cable 2x4x24AWG solid wire conductor MAX RANGE 110m 360ft I O VIDEO SIGNALS Analog red green blue 0 7Vpp 75Ω SYNC TTL compatible HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SYNC POLARITY Positive negative POWER SUPPLY 12V DC 2A broadcaster line splitter from previous unit through CAT 5 cable remote remote dual screen OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 1...

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Page 18: ... list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback P N 2900 300285 Rev 2 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...

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