Introduction
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Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
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 eight groups
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that are clearly defined by
function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer
VS-1616SDI
16x16 SDI
(serial
digital)
Video Matrix Switcher
, which is ideal for:
Video broadcast studios for on-air switching and signal routing
Video production facilities
The package includes the following items:
VS-1616SDI
16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher
Power cord
Windows®-based Kramer control software
Null-modem adapter
This user manual
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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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Overview
The Kramer
VS-1616SDI
is an adjustment-free, high-performance 16x16
vertical interval matrix switcher for SDI (serial digital) video signals on
BNC connectors.
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 our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
