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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.                                                                                                                              

2. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

 

VS-41AV VS-101AV VS-4X 

Function 

4x1 Video – Stereo Audio 
Switcher 

10x1 Video – Stereo 
Audio Switcher 

4x1 Stereo Balanced 
Audio Switcher 

Inputs 

4 video, 1Vpp / 75 ohms 
on BNCs, 4 stereo audio, 
+4dBm typical, on RCAs  

10 video, 1Vpp / 75 ohms 
on BNCs, 10 stereo audio, 
+4dBm typical, on RCAs 

4 Stereo Balanced Audio, 
+4dBm typical, on XLR 
connectors. 

Outputs  

1 video, 1Vpp / 75 ohms 
on a BNC connector  
1 stereo audio, +4dBm 
typical, on RCAs 

1 video, 1Vpp / 75 ohms 
on a BNC connector  
1 stereo audio, +4dBm 
typical, on RCAs 

1 Stereo Balanced Audio, 
+4dBm typical, on XLR 
connectors. 

Switching 
system 

Mechanical, "Break-
before-make", Audio- 
Follow-Video mode 

Mechanical, "Break-
before-make", Audio- 
Follow-Video mode  

Mechanical, "Break-
before-make" 

Frequency 
response
  

500 MHz –3dB (video) 
100 kHz –3dB (audio) 

500 MHz –3dB (video) 
100 kHz –3dB (audio) 

100 kHz –3dB (audio) 

Crosspoints 

4 for video, 4x2 for audio, 
1 set active at any given 
time 

10 for video, 10x2 for 
audio, 1 set active at any 
given time 

4x2 for stereo audio  

Signal levels 

Up to 3Vpp Video, 
+30dBm Audio. 

Up to 3Vpp Video, 
+30dBm Audio. 

+30dBm. 

Dimensions       
(W, D, H) 

18.8cm x 10.2cm x 4.4cm  
7.4" x 4" x 1.7" 

48.3cmX10.2cmX4.4 cm   
19" x 4" x 1U 

15.3cmX6.6cmX7.6cm      
6” X 2.6” X 3” 

Weight 

0.65kg.(1.44lbs.) Approx.  1.5kg. (3.3lbs.) Approx. 

0.57kg (1.27lbs.) Approx. 

 

 

 

3. 

HOW DO I GET STARTED? 

The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Taking 15 minutes to 
read the manual may save you a few hours later. You don’t even have to read the whole manual. At the 
beginning of each section, you’ll find an overview of the section. If the section doesn’t apply to you, you don’t 
have to spend your time reading it. 

4. 

UNPACKING AND CONTENTS  

The items contained in your Kramer VS switcher package are listed below. Please save the original box and 
packaging materials for possible future shipment. 

 

Switcher  

 

User Manual 

 

Kramer concise product catalog 

 

4 rubber feet 

For additional information regarding optional cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer.  

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-101AV

Page 1: ...MER ELECTRONICS LTD P N 2900 002005 KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL Mechanical Switchers Models VS 41AV VS 101AV VS 4X IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Conte...

Page 2: ...to Know Your VS 4X Switcher 7 6 INSTALLATION 8 6 1 Rack Mounting 8 7 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 8 8 CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES 8 9 USING THE VIDEO AUDIO SWITCHERS 8 9 1 Controlling the Switcher 8 10...

Page 3: ...uts A switcher that allows several inputs to be connected to several outputs simultaneously is called a Matrix Switcher Switchers may be of the electronic or mechanical type Most matrices are of the a...

Page 4: ...t any given time 10 for video 10x2 for audio 1 set active at any given time 4x2 for stereo audio Signal levels Up to 3Vpp Video 30dBm Audio Up to 3Vpp Video 30dBm Audio 30dBm Dimensions W D H 18 8cm x...

Page 5: ...tribution Amplifier can be serially connected between the mechanical switcher and the video audio acceptors for video audio distribution It is a full bandwidth state of the art 1 20 Programmable video...

Page 6: ...ate into a 75 ohm resistor High quality switching components provide excellent isolation between inputs Due to the mechanical mode of operation the machine can be used backwards functioning as a 1x4 s...

Page 7: ...can be an advantage in applications where various regulatory compliances would otherwise be required The hard wire signal path offers excellent bandwidth and can also switch other signal formats Due t...

Page 8: ...mechanical mode of operation the machine can be used backwards also functioning as a 1x4 switcher Front rear panel features of the VS 4X are described in Figure 3 and Table Figure 3 VS 4X Front Rear P...

Page 9: ...ls VS 41AV and VS 101AV 8 CONNECTING to AUDIO DEVICES Audio sources and output devices such as amplifiers or recorders may be connected to all the switchers through the RCA type connectors or through...

Page 10: ...witchers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected 3 Use a Video Tester to test the video path leading to from your switcher see section 4 1 Video Tester Video level is too high...

Page 11: ...elow this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchase...

Page 12: ...may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not...

Page 13: ...l 972 2 654 4000 Fax 972 2 653 5369 E mail kramerel netvision net il The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site www kramerelectronics com From the web site it is also possible to e mail f...

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