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Introduction 

 

1 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, presentation, and 
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have 
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

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 that are clearly 

defined by function. 

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS

®

 

VS-211HDxl  

3G HD-SDI Automatic Standby Switcher

. This product is ideal for 

providing backup switching for broadcast and post-production applications. 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VS-211HDxl 3G HD-SDI Automatic Standby Switcher

 

 

Power adapter (5V 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: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;  

GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; 

GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; 

 

GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 

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

  

Summary of Contents for VS-211HDx1

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 211HDxl 3G HD SDI Automatic Standby Switcher...

Page 2: ...5 2 Selecting the Default Master Source Signal 6 5 3 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7 6 Technical Specifications 8 Figures Figure 1 VS 211HDxl 3G HD SDI Automatic Standby Switcher 4 Fi...

Page 3: ...following items VS 211HDxl 3G HD SDI Automatic Standby Switcher Power adapter 5V DC Input This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the origina...

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: ...485Mbps and 2970Mbps A DEFAULT INPUT switch for selecting the default SDI master source signal Contact closure remote control for forced operation Active switching and has flexible sync detection and...

Page 6: ...c Standby Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IN 1 IN 2 BNC Connectors Connect the SDI input sources 1 and 2 2 OUT 1 OUT 2 BNC Connectors Connect the SDI output acceptors 1 and 2 3 DEFAULT INPUT Swit...

Page 7: ...2 for example SDI video camera 2 to the IN 2 BNC connector 3 Connect SDI acceptor 1 for example SDI display 1 to the OUT 1 BNC connector 4 Connect SDI acceptor 2 for example SDI display 2 to the OUT...

Page 8: ...the master input signal is not detected the VS 211HDxl automatically activates the standby input If IN 1 is the default input and it fails IN 2 activates If IN 2 is the default input and it fails IN 1...

Page 9: ...ntact closure switch1 see Figure 3 To force IN 1 connect REMOTE IN1 to PIN G ground To force IN 2 connect REMOTE IN2 to PIN G ground Do not connect both the REMOTE IN1 and the REMOTE IN2 to PIN G simu...

Page 10: ...BNC connectors OUTPUTS 2 x 3G HD SDI video on BNC connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75 DATA RATE Up to 2 97Gbps CONTROLS Contact closure remote control input default selection switch COUPLING AC PO...

Page 11: ...ofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresented...

Page 12: ...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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