Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
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Overview 3 Overview This section gives a summary of: The VM-3AN Audio DA, see section 3.1 The VM-3SN s-Video DA, see section 3.2 The VM-3VN Video DA, see section 3.3 Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4 3.1 VM-3AN Audio DA The VM-3AN is a high-quality 1:3 balanced stereo audio distribution amplifier. It accepts one balanced stereo input on a removable terminal block and distributes the signal to three identical outputs on removable terminal blocks.
Your Distribution Amplifier 3.4 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
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Connecting Your Distribution Amplifier 4.3 Your VM-3VN Video DA Figure 3 and Table 3 define the VM-3VN: Figure 3: VM-3VN Video DA Table 3: VM-3VN Video DA Features # Feature 1 INPUT BNC Connector Function Connects to the composite video source 2 IN=75 Terminates the input with 75 3 OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor (from 1 to 3) 4 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit 5 EQ Trimmer Adjusts1 the EQ.
Connecting Your Distribution Amplifier 5.1 Connecting Your VM-3AN Audio DA To connect1 the VM-3AN, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following: 1. Connect the balanced stereo audio source to the INPUT terminal block connector. 2. Connect the OUT terminal block connectors (from 1 to 3) to up to three balanced stereo audio acceptors2 (for example, power amplifiers). 3.
Connecting Your Distribution Amplifier 5.2 Connecting Your VM-3SN s-Video DA To connect1 the VM-3SN, as illustrated in the example in Figure 5, do the following: 1. Connect the s-Video source (for example, an s-Video player) to the INPUT 4-pin connector. 2. Terminate the input by ensuring that the TERM switch is pressed to the IN position. 3. Connect the OUT 4-pin connectors (from 1 to 3) to up to three s-Video acceptors2 (for example, s-Video recorders). 4.
Connecting Your Distribution Amplifier 5.3 Connecting Your VM-3VN Video DA To connect1 the VM-3VN, as illustrated in the example in Figure 6, do the following: 1. Connect the composite video source to the INPUT BNC connector. 2. Terminate the input by ensuring that the TERM switch is pressed to the IN position. 3. Connect the OUT BNC connectors (from 1 to 3) to up to three composite video acceptors2. 4.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications. Table 4: VM-3AN Audio Distributor Technical Specifications INPUT: OUTPUTS: MAX.
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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- 000486 Rev: 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
