Kramer VM-10HDxl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VM-10HDxl

3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI

Distribution Amplifier

P/N: 2900-000380 Rev 2

VM-10HDxl – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Your VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 4

4Installing in a Rack 7

5Connecting the VM-10HDxl 8

6Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI Distribution Amplifier Front Panel 5

Figure 2: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI Distribution Amplifier Rear Panel 6

Figure 3: Connecting the VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI Distribution Amplifier 8

VM-10HDxl - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals

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 groups that are clearly defined

by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:

Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:

Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI

Distribution Amplifier, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

SDI production studios for signal distribution and equalizations

Broadcast studios for on-air operation

SDI field production

Using with SDI video sources such a professional digital camera

VM-10HDxl - Getting Started

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

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).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your Kramer VM-10HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

VM-10HDxl - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

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. High voltages can cause

electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country

go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VM-10HDxl - Overview

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 1.5Gbps HD

signals, and 100m for 3Gbps HD signals)

SMPTE 259M, 292M and 424M compliance and supports data rates of

270Mbps, 1483.5Mbps, 1485Mbps and 2970Mbps

Automatic, multi-rate, equalization and reclocking for losses typical with long

runs of 75co-axial cable

HD and SD output indication LEDs

An active loop BNC connector for cascading additional units

3.1 Your VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution

Amplifier

This section defines the VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier:

VM-10HDxl - Overview

VM-10HDxl –Overview

Figure 1: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI Distribution Amplifier Front Panel

Feature

Function

POWER Switch

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

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

SD LED

Green LED illuminates when the SDI signal is SD

Standard Definition (SD) means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of 480 (for NTSC) or 576

(for PAL) lines of interlaced video

VM-10HDxl - Overview

Figure 2: VM-10HDxl 3G 1:10 HD/SD –SDI Distribution Amplifier Rear Panel

Feature

Function

VIDEO IN BNC connector

Connects to the SDI source

ACTIVE LOOP BNC connector

Connects to an additional unit

VIDEO OUTPUTS BNC connectors

Connects to the SDI acceptors (from 1 to 10)

Power Connector with Fuse

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

VM-10HDxl –Overview

VM-10HDxl - Installing in a Rack

4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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