Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-1045 Video Component Distributor.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VM-1045 is a high performance distribution amplifier for component video signals. The unit has four channels. Each channel includes seven BNC connectors: an input, a looping output, and five outputs. The VM-1045 can be configured as a 1x1:5 component RGB/S DA, a 2x1:5 s-Video (Y/C) DA or as a 4x1:5 composite video DA. The channels can be interconnected via the looping outputs to form larger configurations.
Your VM-1045 Video Component Distributor Figure 1: VM-1045 Video Component Distributor – Front and Rear View Figure 2: Underside of the VM-1045 Video Component Distributor 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VM-1045 Video Component Distributor Table 1: VM-1045 Video Component Distributor Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feature POWER Switch INPUT BNC Connector Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Connects to the video source (from CHANNEL A to CHANNEL D) 1 TERM 75 / Hi-Z Button LOOP BNC Connector OUT BNC Connector Power Connector with Fuse 2 Press to select 75 , release to select Hi-Z Connect to an additional unit Connect to the video acceptor (from OUT 1 to OUT 5 on each channel) AC conne
Installing the VM-1045 on a Rack 5 Installing the VM-1045 on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: How to Rack Mount To rack-mount a machine: 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine. To do so, remove the screws from each side of the machine (3 on each side), and replace those screws through the ear brackets.
Connecting a VM-1045 Video Component Distributor 6 Connecting a VM-1045 Video Component Distributor To connect the VM-1045 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following1: 1. Connect a component video source (for example, an RGBS camera) to the INPUT connectors. 2. Connect the LOOP BNC connectors (from channel A to channel D) to the INPUT BNC connectors2 on the next VM-1045 machine. 3. Connect the OUT 1 connectors of each channel3 to the acceptor (for example, RGBS display 1). 4.
Connecting a VM-1045 Video Component Distributor Figure 3: Connecting a VM-1045 Video Component Distributor 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Configuring the VM-1045 Video Component Distributor 7 Configuring the VM-1045 Video Component Distributor You can configure the VM-1045 in several different ways, including, as a: 2x1:5 s-Video DA (see section 7.1) 4x1:5 composite video DA (see section 7.2) The channels can be interconnected via the looping outputs to form larger configurations, for example a: 1:20 composite video DA (see section 7.3) or a 2x1:10 composite video DA 1:10 s-Video DA (see section 7.4) 7.
Configuring the VM-1045 Video Component Distributor 7.3 Configuring a 1:20 composite video DA Figure 6 illustrates the VM-1045 as a 1:20 composite video DA: Composite Video Source ... Composite Video Display 1 Composite Video Display 20 Figure 6: Configuring as a 1:20 Composite Video DA 7.4 Configuring a 1:10 s-Video (Y/C) DA Figure 7 illustrates the VM-1045 as a 1:10 s-Video DA: s-Video Source Y Y s-Video Display 1 C ...
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VM-1045 Video Component Distributor INPUTS: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): DIFF. GAIN: DIFF. PHASE: K-FACTOR: S/N RATIO: CROSSTALK (all hostile): CONTROLS: COUPLING: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: 4 x 1 video inputs, 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors with loop 4 x 5 video outputs, 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors 2.7Vpp 415MHz 0.03% 0.03 Deg. <0.
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.
