Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.
Contents Tables Table 1: VM-2N Video Audio Distributor Table 2: VM-5S Video Audio Distributor Table 3: VM-50HN Headphone Distributor Table 4: VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor Table 5: VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor Table 6: VM-2N Technical Specifications Table 7: VM-50HN Technical Specifications Table 8: VM-5S Technical Specifications Table 9: VM-50V Technical Specifications Table 10: VM-50YC Technical Specifications ii 7 8 9 10 11 17 17 18 18 19 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
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 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Getting Started 3
Overview 3 Overview This section gives an overview of the: • VM-2N Video Audio Distributor, see section 3.1 • VM-5S Video Audio Distributor, see section 3.2 • VM-50HN Headphone Distributor, see section 3.3 • VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor, see section 3.4 • VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor, see section 3.5 3.1 The VM-2N Video Audio Distributor The Kramer VM-2N is a high-performance distribution amplifier for composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals.
Overview 3.3 The VM-50HN Headphone Distributor The Kramer MultiTOOLS® VM-50HN is a high-performance distribution amplifier for headphone signals. It takes one stereo headphone input and distributes the signal to five identical stereo headphone outputs. More specifically, the VM-50HN features: • 1 mono/stereo audio input and 5 outputs on 6.5mm phone connectors with mono/stereo selector • Level gain controls for each output • Power LED indicator • 12V DC power supply • MultiTOOLS® size 3.
Your Distributor Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit 1. Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit. To achieve the best performance: • Use only good quality connection cables 2 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
Your Distributor 4.1 Your VM-2N Video Audio Distributor Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM-2N. Figure 1: VM-2N Video Audio Distributor Table 1: VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 1 2 3 4 5 # Feature Illuminated Power Switch VIDEO IN BNC Connector VIDEO OUT BNC Connectors AUDIO IN RCA Connectors (L and R) AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors (L and R) 6 7 8 Power Connector with Fuse LEVEL Control (underside) EQ.
Your Distributor 4.2 Your VM-5S Video Audio Distributor Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VM-5S. Figure 2: VM-5S Video Audio Distributor Table 2: VM-5S Video Audio Distributor # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Feature Illuminated Power Switch AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors Power Connector with FUSE VIDEO IN BNC Connector TERM Pushbutton Switch VIDEO OUT BNC Connectors AUDIO IN RCA Connectors (L and R) AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST L and R VIDEO EQ.
Your Distributor 4.3 Your VM-50HN Headphone Distributor Figure 3 and Table 3 define the VM-50HN. Figure 3: VM-50HN Headphone Distributor Table 3: VM-50HN Headphone Distributor # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feature INPUT 6.5mm phone connector OUT 6.
Your Distributor 4.4 Your VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor Figure 4 and Table 4 define the VM-50V. Figure 4: VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor Table 4: VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature Illuminated Power Switch TERM Pushbutton Switch INPUT IN BNC Connector INPUT LOOP BNC Connector OUTPUTS BNC Connectors 12V DC Connector LEVEL Control (underside) EQ.
Connecting the Distributors 4.5 Your VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor Figure 5 and Table 5 define the VM-50YC.
Connecting the Distributors 5.1 Connecting the VM-2N Video Audio Distributor To connect the VM-2N, as shown in Figure 6, do the following 1: 1. Connect the input video source (for example, a composite video player) to the VIDEO IN BNC connector. 2. Connect the input audio source (for example, the audio from a composite video player) to the AUDIO IN RCA connectors noting the right and left channels. 3.
Connecting the Distributors 5.2 Connecting the VM-5S Video Audio Distributor To connect the VM-5S, as shown in Figure 7, do the following 1: 1. Connect the input video source (for example, a video player) to the VIDEO IN BNC connector. 2. Connect the input audio source (for example, the audio from the video player) to the AUDIO IN RCA connectors noting the right and left channels. 3. Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 to 5 BNC connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 (for example, video recorders). 4.
Connecting the Distributors 5.3 Connecting the VM-50HN Headphone Distributor To connect the VM-50HN, as shown in Figure 8, do the following 1: 1. Connect the input audio source (for example, a stereo audio player) to the INPUT 6.5mm phone connector. 2. Connect the OUT 1 to OUT 5 6.5mm phone connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 (for example, stereo headphones or speakers). 3. Set the MONO pushbutton OUT for stereo operation and press IN for mono operation (see Figure 3). 4.
Connecting the Distributors 5.4 Connecting the VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor To connect the VM-50V, as shown in Figure 9, do the following 1: 1. Connect the input video source (for example, a composite video player) to the INPUT IN BNC connector. 2. If looping the input to another device, connect a video acceptor (for example a monitor) to the INPUT LOOP BNC connector. 3. If the input loop is not used, press IN the TERM pushbutton to add a 75Ω termination to the line.
Connecting the Distributors 5.5 Connecting the VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor To connect the VM-50YC, as shown in Figure 10, do the following 1: 1. Connect the input video source (for example, an s-video player) to the INPUT IN s-video connector. 2. If looping the input to another device, connect a video acceptor (for example an s-video monitor) to the INPUT LOOP s-video connector. 3. If the input loop is not used, press IN the TERM pushbutton to add a 75Ω termination to the line.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Tables 6 to 10 list technical specifications1 for the distributors: Table 6: VM-2N Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 composite video: DC coupled. 1Vpp/75 on a BNC connector; 1 audio: stereo/balanced mono. +4dBu/50k on RCA connectors OUTPUT: 2 composite video: 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors. 2 audio: stereo/balanced mono, +4dBu/50 on RCA connectors MAX.
Technical Specifications Table 8: VM-5S Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 video AC/DC coupled (internal jumper), looping 1Vpp/75 Ω on BNC connectors with rear termination switch; 1 audio stereo/mono balanced, up to 21V/50 k Ω on RCA connectors OUTPUTS: 5 video, 1 Vpp/75 Ω on BNC connectors; 5 audio stereo/balanced mono, up to 21V/220 Ω on RCAonnectors c MAX. VIDEO OUTPUT: 1.7 Vpp VIDEO BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 340MHz AUDIO BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 20kHz DIFF. GAIN: 0.05% DIFF. PHASE: 0.1Deg K-FACTOR: 0.
Technical Specifications Table 10: VM-50YC Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 s-Video, looping: 1Vpp/75 Ω (Y), 0.3 Vpp/75Ω (C), on -4pin connectors with a termination switch OUTPUTS: 5 s-Video: 1Vpp/75 Ω (Y), 0.3 Vpp/75Ω (C), on 4-pin connectors MAX. VIDEO OUTPUT: 2Vpp (Y) s-VIDEO BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 285MHz (Y) DIFF. GAIN: 0.05% DIFF. PHASE: 0.05Deg K-FACTOR: 0.05% S/N RATIO: 80dB CONTROL: 75Ω termination switch COUPLING: AC POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: 12V DC, 50mA 16.5cm x 12cm x 4.5cm (6.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
For 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, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution PN: 2900- 000535 Rev: 3 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
