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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
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 i 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.2 Safety Instructions ! 2.3 Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning: Do not open the unit.
3 Overview The VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier is a high performance 1:10 distributor for all SDI video signals. In particular, the VM-10HDxl features: One input and 10 identical outputs on BNC connectors A maximum data rate of up to 3Gbps – enabling it to be used for standard definition, high definition and 3G high definition serial digital video signals (SD/HD/3G HD-SDI) Up to 300m cable equalization (300m for SD signals, 200m for 1.
VM-10HDxl – Overview Figure 1: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier Front Panel # Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 HD LED Blue LED illuminates when the SDI signal is HD High Definition (HD) means a video format, consisting of either 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of either progressive or interlaced video 3 SD LED Green LED illuminates when the SDI signal is SD Standard Definition (SD) means an NTSC or PAL comp
6 Figure 2: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD – SDI Distribution Amplifier Rear Panel # Feature Function 4 VIDEO IN BNC connector Connects to the SDI source 5 ACTIVE LOOP BNC connector Connects to an additional unit 6 VIDEO OUTPUTS BNC connectors Connects to the SDI acceptors (from 1 to 10) 7 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit VM-10HDxl – Overview 6 VM-10HDxl - Overview
4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
5 Connecting the VM-10HDxl i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM-10HDxl. After connecting your VM-10HDxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VM-10HDxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1. Connect an HD-SDI/SD-SDI video source (for example, an SDI camera) to the VIDEO IN BNC connector. 2. Connect up to 10 VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to the appropriate HD-SDI/SD-SDI video acceptors (for example, displays).
6 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 1 SMPTE−259M/292M/424M serial video, 75Ω on a BNC connector OUTPUTS: 10 equalized and reclocked SMPTE−259M/292M/424M outputs, 75Ω on BNC connectors; 1 looped GENLOCK 75Ω/Hi−Z on a BNC connector MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 800mVpp /75Ω MAX. DATA RATE: 2.
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