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Overview 

 

Overview 

This section gives an overview of the: 

 

VM-5ARII 

Video Audio Distribution Amplifier

, see section

 

3.1

 

 

VM-20ARII 

1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor

, see 

section 

3.2

 

 

VM-1411 

1:10 Video/Audio Distributor

, see section 

3.3

 

3.1  The VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 

The Kramer 

VM-5ARII 

is a high-performance distribution amplifier for 

composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It takes one 

input, provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal to 

five identical outputs.  
More specifically, the 

VM-5ARII 

features: 

 

High bandwidth 360MHz (-3dB) 

 

1 composite video input and 5 outputs on BNC connectors 

 

1 unbalanced stereo input and 5 outputs on RCA connectors 

 

Looping input 

 

Selectable input signal termination 

 

Video level and equalization, and audio level controls 

 

Video AC/DC coupling detection 

 

Standard 19” 1U rack mount size 

3.2  The VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor 

The 

VM-20ARII

 is a multi-format, high-performance distribution amplifier 

that can be configured for composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo 

audio signals. It can be configured as a 1:10 distribution amplifier for 

s-Video (Y/C) signals or a 1:5 distribution amplifier for RGBS signals,  

both with unbalanced stereo audio. 

More specifically, the 

VM-20ARII 

features: 

 

High bandwidth of 430MHz (-3dB) 

 

1 video input and 20 outputs on BNC connectors 

 

1 unbalanced stereo input and 20 outputs on RCA connectors 

 

Looped input capability 

 

Grouped audio level control 

 

Selectable input signal termination 

 

Summary of Contents for VM-1411

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Models VM 5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier VM 20ARII 1 20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor VM 1411 1 10 Video Audio Distributor...

Page 2: ...er 14 6 2 Connecting the VM 20ARII Video Audio Distributor 16 6 3 Connecting the VM 1411 1 10 Video Audio Distributor 18 7 Technical Specifications 20 Figures Figure 1 VM 5ARII Video Audio Distributio...

Page 3: ...kage includes the following items The VM 5ARII VM 20ARII or VM 1411 Distributor Power cord2 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the origin...

Page 4: ...nal 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 qualit...

Page 5: ...Getting Started 3 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 4...

Page 7: ...alanced stereo input and 5 outputs on RCA connectors Looping input Selectable input signal termination Video level and equalization and audio level controls Video AC DC coupling detection Standard 19...

Page 8: ...stereo audio More specifically the VM 1411 features Dual mode configuration as a 1 10 composite or 1 5 s Video DA Grouped audio level controls Level gain and EQ peaking controls Looping input Selectab...

Page 9: ...Your Distributors 7 Figure 1 VM 5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier...

Page 10: ...n level 7 VIDEO EQ Control Adjusts the cable compensation equalization level 8 VIDEO OUT BNC Connectors Connects to the video acceptor from 1 to 5 9 AUDIO IN RCA Connectors L and R Connects to the L a...

Page 11: ...Your Distributors 9 Figure 2 VM 20ARII 1 20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor...

Page 12: ...5 VIDEO Operating Mode Switches Programming switches for video mode of operation as follows 1 20 Splits input 1 to all 20 outputs 2x1 10 Splits input 1 to outputs 1 10 and input 3 to outputs 11 20 4x1...

Page 13: ...Your Distributors 11 Figure 4 VM 1411 1 10 Video Audio Distributor...

Page 14: ...l A video outputs 11 LEVEL Trimmer A Controls video level of channel A video outputs 12 5 AUDIO outputs LA RA Terminal Block Connectors Connect to audio acceptors A 1 to 5 LA to the left RA to the rig...

Page 15: ...opriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an el...

Page 16: ...and left channels 3 Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 to 5 BNC connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 for example composite video recorders 4 Connect the AUDIO OUT 1 to 5 RCA connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 for exa...

Page 17: ...Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers 15 Figure 5 Connecting the VM 5ARII...

Page 18: ...RII and set the termination pushbutton to 75 6 Connect the power cord3 to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains electricity Switch on the power 7 If needed adjust the VIDEO GAIN...

Page 19: ...Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers 17 Figure 6 Connecting the VM 20ARII...

Page 20: ...needed connect the VIDEO LOOP BNC connector for each channel to an acceptor for example a composite video display or another VM 1411 and set the termination pushbutton to 75 for each connected channe...

Page 21: ...Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers 19 Figure 7 Connecting the VM 1411...

Page 22: ...ent 1 Vpp 75 on BNC connectors 5 audio stereo 4dBu 150 on RCA connectors MAX OUTPUT Video 2 2Vpp Audio 27Vpp VIDEO BANDWIDTH 3dB 360MHz AUDIO BANDWIDTH 3dB 60kHz DIFF GAIN 0 03 DIFF PHASE 0 06Deg K FA...

Page 23: ...s approx ACCESORIES Power cord Table 7 VM 1411 Technical Specifications INPUT 2 composite single component video looping 1Vpp 75 on BNC connectors with termination switch 2 balanced audio stereo up to...

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