Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction Getting Started Overview Your VM-100CA Installing on a Rack Connecting the VM-100CA 7 Technical Specifications 6.1 6.
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 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Your VM-100CA Has looping connectors that can be used to connect to a local monitor (or some other component video acceptor), or to create larger systems1 Features trimmers located on the underside that can be used to adjust the component video Level and EQ.
Figure 2: VM-100CA 1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor Rear Panel Figure 1: VM-100CA 1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor Front Panel Your VM-100CA 3
Your VM-100CA Table 1: Front Panel VM-100CA 1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor Features # Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Table 2: Rear Panel VM-100CA 1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor Features LOOP S/PDIF INPUT RCA Connector LOOP RCA Connector OUT RCA Connector L-INPUT RCA Connector R-INPUT RCA Connector L-LOOP RCA Connector R-LOOP RCA Connector R-LEVEL Trimmer L-LEVEL Trimmer LEFT OUTPUT RCA Connector RIGHT OUTPUT RCA Connector INPUT
Your VM-100CA Figure 3 and Table 3 define the level trimmers and the EQ. trimmers for Y, B-Y, and R-Y on the underside of the VM-100CA: Figure 3: VM-100CA Underside Table 3: VM-100CA Underside Features # Feature Function 1 B-Y EQ. Trimmer Adjusts1 the B-Y cable compensation equalization level 2 B-Y LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the B-Y output signal level 3 4 R-Y EQ. Trimmer R-Y LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the R-Y cable compensation equalization level Adjusts1 the R-Y output signal level 5 Y EQ.
Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 % RHL, non-condensing Storage temperature range -20 to +70 Deg.
Connecting the VM-100CA 6 Connecting the VM-100CA This section defines how to connect the VM-100CA. In particular, how to connect: A single unit (1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor), see section 6.1 Several units, see section 6.2 6.1 Connecting a Single VM-100CA Unit To connect a single VM-100CA unit (1:10 Video Component / Audio Distributor) as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following1: 1.
Connecting the VM-100CA Figure 4: Connecting a VM-100CA Unit 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the VM-100CA 6.2 Connecting Several VM-100CA Units You can connect several VM-100CA units to form an expanded video component / audio distributor. For example, as Figure 5 illustrates1, connect two VM-100CA units to form a 1:20 video component / audio distributor. To connect several VM-100CA units, do the following2: 1. Connect a component video source to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors on the first VM-100CA unit. 2.
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VM-100CA INPUTS: 1 component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) 1Vpp / 75 on RCA connectors 1 digital audio (S/PDIF) 75 on RCA connectors 1 unbalanced stereo audio +4dBm (nominal)/50k on RCA connectors OUTPUTS: 10 component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) 1Vpp / 75 on RCA connectors 10 digital audio (S/PDIF) 75 on RCA connectors 10 unbalanced stereo audio +4dBm (nominal)/150 on RC
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 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
