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9. 

TAKING CARE OF YOUR VIDEO AMPLIFIER 

Do not locate your amplifier in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or moisture. These may damage 

the  electronics,  and  cause  erratic  operation  or  failure.  Do  not  locate  your  amplifier  where  temperature  and 

humidity  may  be  excessive.  Do  not  clean  your  amplifier  with  abrasives  or  strong  cleaners.  Doing  so  may 

remove or damage the finish, or may allow moisture to build up. Take care not to allow dust or particles to build 

up inside unused or open connectors. 

10.  TROUBLESHOOTING 

NOTES 

1.  Please note that if the output signal is disturbed or interrupted by 

very  strong  external  electromagnetic  interference,  it  should 

return  and  stabilize  when  such  interference  ends.  If  not, 

disconnect power source from the machine and reconnect again 

to reset the machine.   

2.  If  the  following  recommended  actions  still  do  not  result  in 

satisfactory operation, please consult your KRAMER Dealer. 

10.1 

 Power And Indicators 

Problem 

Remedy  

No power 

1.  Confirm that the LED is illuminated.  

2.  Confirm that power connections are secured at the amplifier and at the 

receptacle. Make sure the receptacle is active, outputting the appropriate 

voltage. 

10.2 

 

Video Signal  

Problem 

Remedy  

No video at the output 

device, regardless of input 

selected 

 

1.  Confirm that your sources and output device are turned on and connected 

properly. Video signals connected to the input of your amplifier should be of 

an identical signal format at the output of your source. Video signals at the 

output of your amplifier should be of an identical signal format as at the input 

of your display or recorder. 

2.  Confirm that any other amplifiers in the signal path have the proper input 

and/or output selected.  

3.  Use the  Video Tester to test the video path leading to/from your amplifier 

(see section 4.1 "Video Tester") 

Video level is too high or 

too dim 

1.  Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality, properly built and 

terminated with 75ohm BNC connectors. Check level controls located on your 

source input device or output display or recorder. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VM-3S

Page 1: ...R ELECTRONICS LTD KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL Video Audio Distribution Amplifiers Models VM 3S VM 3Sxl VM 3V VM 3Vxl IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Con...

Page 2: ...Your VM 3V xl Amplifier INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES USING VM VIDEO AUDIO AMPLIFIERS Turning on the Amplifier Coupling Installing a VM Amplifier in a Video System TAKING CARE OF YOUR VIDEO...

Page 3: ...good quality distribution amplifier amplifies the incoming signal pre compensates the signal for potential losses resulting from the use of long cables noisy source etc and generates several identical...

Page 4: ...ut Coupling AC AC Controls Termination Switch VM 3Sxl only Termination Switch VM 3Vxl only S N Ratio 70dB 80 dB for VM 3Sxl 73dB 77dB for VM 3Vxl Video Bandwidth 60 MHz 3dB Y 200 MHz 3dB Y VM 3Sxl 60...

Page 5: ...eo and audio control correction The machine provides camera control and luminance white balance correction The SP 11 is also capable of performing Composite to Y C conversion and bi directional transc...

Page 6: ...TP 1 converts and sends a color video signal over long distances using telephone wire or any other twisted pair wire thus extending the range of operation of a DA The TP 1 maintains the bandwidth of...

Page 7: ...deo output and input signals are AC coupled for maximal flexibility The VM 3S xl receives external 12VDC feed and is housed in a very compact enclosure making it ideal for field use Front Rear panel f...

Page 8: ...ves external 12V DC feed and is housed in a very compact enclosure making it ideal for field use Front Rear panel features of the VM 3Vxl are described in Figure 2 and Table 2 Figure 2 VM 3Vxl Front R...

Page 9: ...te the acceptors 8 2 Coupling The coupling function enables the operator to determine whether the incoming video signal is DC or AC coupled When DC coupling is selected and proper standard video signa...

Page 10: ...9 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD NOTE Do not use excessively long cables if possible as signal quality may degrade rapidly Figure 3 Installing a VM Amplifier in a Video System...

Page 11: ...KRAMER Dealer 10 1 Power And Indicators Problem Remedy No power 1 Confirm that the LED is illuminated 2 Confirm that power connections are secured at the amplifier and at the receptacle Make sure the...

Page 12: ...including your video cables WARNING Do not disconnect the ground from any piece of video equipment in your signal path Check the following to remove hum bars 1 Confirm that all interconnected equipme...

Page 13: ...by Kramer c Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier d Removal or installation of the product e Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect f Cartons equipment...

Page 14: ...to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer NOTICE This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirem...

Page 15: ...m P N 2900 001004 REV 2 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www k...

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