Kramer VM-5ARII User Manual

Kramer VM-5ARII User Manual

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KR AMER ELECTRON ICS LT D.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:
VM-5ARII
Video Audio Distribution
Amplifier
VM-20ARII
1:20 Programmable Video
Audio Distributor
P/N: 2900-300148 Rev 1

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    KR AMER ELECTRON ICS LT D. USER MANUAL MODEL: VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor P/N: 2900-300148 Rev 1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

      Technical Specifications Figures   Figure 1: VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier – Front and Rear Panels   Figure 2: VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor – Front Panel   Figure 3: VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor – Rear Panel  ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer product away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Getting Started...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Section 3.2 The VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier The Kramer VM-5ARII is a high-performance distribution amplifier for composite video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It takes one input, provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal to five identical outputs.
  • Page 7 1 unbalanced stereo input and 20 outputs on RCA connectors • Looped input capability • Grouped audio level control • Selectable input signal termination • Audio level and video level and equalization controls • Video AC/DC coupling selection • Standard 19” 2U rack mount size VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Overview...
  • Page 8: Defining The Vm-5Arii And Vm-20Arii

    Defining the VM-5ARII and VM-20ARII This section defines your: • VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier, see Figure 1 • VM-20ARII 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor, see Figure Figure Figure 4 VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Defining the VM-5ARII and VM-20ARII...
  • Page 9: Figure 1: Vm-5Arii Video Audio Distribution Amplifier - Front And Rear Panels

    Figure 1: VM-5ARII Video Audio Distribution Amplifier – Front and Rear Panels Feature Function Illuminated Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF VIDEO IN BNC Connector Connects to the video source 75Ω/Hi-Z Pushbutton Press in for input 75Ω termination, release for no termination...
  • Page 10: Figure 2: Vm-20Arii 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor - Front Panel

    4x1:5 – Splits four inputs to four consecutive sets of five outputs each 1:10+2x1:5 – Splits input "1" to outputs "1-10", input "3" to outputs "11-15" and input "4" to outputs "16-20" VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Defining the VM-5ARII and VM-20ARII...
  • Page 11: Figure 3: Vm-20Arii 1:20 Programmable Video Audio Distributor - Rear Panel

    Connect to the audio acceptors (from 1 to 20) VIDEO OUTPUTS (1-20) BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors (from 1 to 20) Power Connector with Fuse AC connector for supplying power to the unit VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Defining the VM-5ARII and VM-20ARII...
  • Page 12: Figure 4: Vm-20Arii Underside Switches

    Figure 4: VM-20ARII Underside Switches Feature Function TERM/75Ω Switches (IN1-IN4) Select 75Ω for termination (up) or HI-Z for looping (down) AC/DC Switches (IN1-IN4) Select DC (up) or AC (down) coupling VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Defining the VM-5ARII and VM-20ARII...
  • Page 13: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the units. Note: The VM-20ARII is a 2U unit and has rack “ears” with 5 mounting holes and screws. VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Installing in a Rack...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Distribution Amplifiers

    You are not required to connect two acceptors. 5. If needed, connect the VIDEO LOOP BNC connector to an acceptor (for example, a composite video display or another VM-5ARII) and set the termination pushbutton to 75Ω. 6. Connect the power cord to the unit (not shown in the illustration) and then to the mains electricity.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Vm-20Arii Video Audio Distributor

    VIDEO INPUTS 1 to 4 BNC connectors. 2. Connect up to 4 input audio sources (for example, the audio from the video players) to the AUDIO INPUTS RCA connectors 1 to 4 noting the right and left channels. VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers...
  • Page 16 Press the 4x1:5 switch to split four inputs to four consecutive sets of five outputs each Press the 1:10+2x1:5 switch to split input "1" to outputs "1-10", input "3" to outputs "11-15" and input "4" to outputs "16-20" VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers...
  • Page 17: Figure 6: Connecting The Vm-20Arii

    Figure 6: Connecting the VM-20ARII VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Connecting the Distribution Amplifiers...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    POWER SOURCE: 230V AC, 50/60Hz, (115V U.S.A.) 21VA. DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7” x 1U W, D, H, rack mountable. WEIGHT: 1.94kg (4.3lbs) approx. ACCESORIES: Power cord. Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 19 Universal switching power supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz 18.5VA DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7” x 2U W, D, H, rack mountable WEIGHT: 3.6kg (8lbs) approx ACCESORIES: Power cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 20 VM-5ARII, VM-20ARII - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 21 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...

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