Manual

Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and

affordable solutions to the infinite 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

350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your VM-100C 1:10 Video Component

Distributor, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Component video signal distribution

• Video duplication studios, delivering undiminished quality duplicates

The package includes the following items:

• VM-100C 1:10 Video Component Distributor

• Power cord

• This user manual

and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD

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

3 Overview

The VM-100C is a high quality 1:10 distributor for component video signals

(HDTV compatible). It accepts one input and distributes the signal to 10

identical outputs using RCA connectors. The looping connectors can be used

to connect to a local monitor or other component video acceptor, or to create

larger systems

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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”

in the Products section)

4 For example, you can connect 2 VM-100C units to make a 1:20 Component Distributor (see section 5.2)