KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
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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 distribution amplifier package are listed below. Please save the original box
and packaging materials for possible future shipment.
Distribution Amplifier
Kramer Concise Product Catalog
Power Supply (12VDC)
Mounting Brackets
User Manual
4 Rubber Feet
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Optional Accessories
The following accessories, which are available from Kramer, can enhance implementation of your distribution
amplifier. For information regarding cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer.
Rack Adapter -
Used to install smaller machines in a standard 1U rack. One or more machines may be
installed on each adapter.
BNC "Y" Connector -
Used for looping purposes and splits the incoming signal to enable connection of
an additional machine.
SP-11
- (Video/Audio Processor) can be serially connected between the video/audio source and the
distribution amplifier for video and audio control/correction. The machine provides camera control and
luminance/white balance correction. The SP-11
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".
104L
- (Video Line Amplifier) can be serially connected between the video source and the distribution
amplifier for video line amplification and cable compensation, video field work and SDI signal distribution.
Signal loss and the resulting depreciation in picture quality is a real problem in any video setup requiring
considerable distance between video source and acceptors. The 104L video line amplifier, one of the
KRAMER TOOLS, is a high quality amplifier, which prevents video signal losses over long cables. For best
results the 104L amplifier is installed adjacent to the video source. The 104L is housed in the compact
KRAMER TOOLS enclosure and is fed by a 12VDC source. High bandwidth and front accessible controls
make it suitable for the most demanding analog and SDI studio applications.
4x1VB -
(4x1 mechanical switcher) can be serially connected between the composite video sources and the
distribution amplifier for video switching. It is designed for composite video signals using BNC connectors.
It accepts up to four inputs and allows the user to select any input to be routed to one output using buttons
located on the side panel. High quality switching components are used to ensure minimal crosstalk and very
high bandwidth. The entirely passive design of the
4x1VB
eliminates the need for a power supply.
Unselected inputs are automatically terminated into a 75ohm resistor. The
4x1VB
is part of the Kramer
TOOLS family of compact, high quality, cost effective solutions for a variety of applications.
VS-801xl
- (8x1 Composite/Single Component Video & Unbalanced Audio Switcher) allows several
video/audio sources to be connected to its inputs for switching. The machine provides truly effortless
switching between eight video/unbalanced audio inputs and one output. Switching is done during vertical
interval, either of source no. 1 or of the video available on the external sync socket. The switcher may be
controlled by touch buttons or by contact closure via a remote socket on the back of the machine. Video signal
bandwidth is 225MHz (typical), allowing the machine to be used in the most demanding applications.
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.
