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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 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer

 VM-4HD

 

HD/SD - SDI 

Distributor

, which is ideal for:  

 

SDI production studios for signal distribution and equalizations 

 

Broadcast studios for on-air operation 

 

SDI field production 

 

Using with SDI video sources such a professional digital camera  

The package includes the following items: 

 

VM-4HD

 

HD/SD - SDI Distributor

 

 

Power adapter (12V DC Input) 

 

This user manual

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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 cables

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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  

Summary of Contents for VM-4HD

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL VM 4HD HD SD SDI Distributor...

Page 2: ...ributor 4 5 Connecting the VM 4HD HD SD SDI Distributor 5 6 Technical Specifications 6 Figures Figure 1 VM 4HD HD SD SDI Distributor 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VM 4HD HD SD SDI Distributor 5 Tables Tab...

Page 3: ...digital camera The package includes the following items VM 4HD HD SD SDI Distributor Power adapter 12V DC Input This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 5: ...ial cable Has LOCK HD and SD output indication LEDs Achieving the best performance means Connecting only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due t...

Page 6: ...s from 1 to 4 3 INPUT BNC connector Connects to the SDI source 4 HD 1 LED Blue LED illuminates when the SDI signal is HD 1 5 SDI SD2 LED Green LED illuminates when the SDI signal is SD2 6 LOCK LED Gre...

Page 7: ...I camera to the INPUT BNC connector 2 Connect up to1 4 video OUT BNC connectors to the appropriate HD SD SDI video acceptors for example HD SD SDI displays 3 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the po...

Page 8: ...rial video 75 ohms on a BNC connector OUTPUTS 4 equalized and reclocked SMPTE 259M 292M 344M outputs 75 ohms on BNC connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75 ohms MAX DATA RATE 1 485Gbps COUPLING AC POWE...

Page 9: ...htning orother acts of nature ii Product modification or failure tofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment ofthe product c...

Page 10: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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