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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. If a section
doesn’t apply to you, you don’t have to spend your time reading it.
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UNPACKING AND CONTENTS
The items contained in your Kramer Format interface package are listed below. Please save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future transportation and shipment.
Format Interface
User Manual
AC Power Cable (where applicable)
Kramer Concise Product Catalog
DC Power Supply (where applicable)
4 Rubber Feet
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Optional Accessories
The following accessories, which are available from Kramer, can enhance implementation of your machine. For
information regarding cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer.
Rack Mechanical Adapter - Used to adapt smaller machines to a standard 1U rack. One or more
machines may be installed on each adapter.
103AV - (Video Audio Distribution Amplifier) can be serially connected between the Format interface
and the acceptor for video distribution. The 103AV splits a single video and audio-stereo input source into
three identical outputs. The 103AV uses an external 12VDC power source, and therefore is suitable for
field work as well. The 103AV uses state of the art technology and microchip design, boasting a signal
bandwidth of over 320MHz, thus making it suitable for the most demanding applications.
SP-11 - (Video/Audio Processor) can be serially connected between the video/audio source and the format
interface for video and audio control/correction. The machine provides camera control and
luminance/white balance correction. It is also capable of performing composite to Y/C conversion and bi-
directional transcoding. The machine allows full control over the video signal: video gain down to full
fade, log or linear definition control, log or linear contrast control, color saturation control, black level
control, red, green and blue controls and a screen splitter control for “before-after” comparison. The Input
switch control is "audio-follow-video".
VS-2042 - (4x2 Video Component Matrix) can be serially connected between the sources and the format
interface for component video switching. The VS-2042 switches during the vertical interval for live studio
operation. The VS-2042 has a built-in RS-232 interface for computer controlled operation, (software
included) and several machines may be operated simultaneously via PC control. Its signal bandwidth
exceeds 75MHz and it has DC coupled inputs and outputs for highest signal quality. Y, R-Y, B-Y or R,
Gs, B signals are seamlessly routed.
VIDEO TESTER - A new, unique, patented, indispensable tool for the video professional, the Video
Tester is used to test a video path leading to/from an amplifier. By pressing only one touch switch it can
trace missing signals, distinguish between good and jittery (VCR sourced) signals, and identify the
presence of good signals. Whenever a video signal is missing, because of bad connections, cable breaks or
faulty sources, the Video Tester is all you need.