Kramer VS-41AV User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

VS-41AV

4x1 Audio-Video Switcher

VS-101AV

10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo

Switcher

VS-4X

4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher

P/N: 2900-002009 Rev 2

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X – Contents i

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3Overview 3

3.1 Defining the VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 4

3.2 Defining the VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher 5

3.3 Defining the VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 6

4Connecting and Operating the Switchers 7

4.1 Connecting the VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 8

4.2 Connecting the VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher 9

4.3 Connecting the VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 10

4.4 Operating the Switchers 10

5Technical Specifications 11

Figures

Figure 1: VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher 4

Figure 2: VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher 5

Figure 3: VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher 6

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-41AV 8

Figure 5: Connecting the VS-101AV 9

Figure 6: Connecting the VS-4X 10

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Introduction 1

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 groups that are clearly defined

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

Switchers; 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 VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X

switchers that are ideal for the following typical applications:

•Small editing systems

•Security, CCTV, and home theater systems

•Any application where a passive “hard-wired” signal path is preferred

2 VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - 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

•Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 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 products away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Overview 3

3 Overview

This section defines the three mechanical Kramer switchers:

•VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher (see Section 3.1)

•VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher (see Section 3.2)

•VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher (see Section 3.3)

4 VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Overview

3.1 Defining the VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher

The VS-41AV is a high-performance mechanical switcher for composite video and

unbalanced stereo audio signals. It switches any one of four inputs to a single

output.

The VS-41AV features:

•High bandwidth of 520MHz (-3dB)

•Mechanical (passive) switching that requires no power

•Compact desktop size. Two units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U

rack space with the optional RK-81 adapter

Figure 1defines the VS-41AV.

Figure 1: VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher

# Feature Function

1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons (1-4) Press to choose which input to switch to the

output

2 VIDEO OUT BNC Connector Connect to a composite video acceptor

3 VIDEO IN (1-4) RCA Connectors Connect to up to 4 composite video sources

4 AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors Connect the right and left channels to an

unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

5 AUDIO IN (1-4) RCA Connectors Connect the right and left channels to up to 4

unbalanced stereo audio sources

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Overview 5

3.2 Defining the VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo

Switcher

The VS−101AV is a high−performance switcher for composite video and

unbalanced audio signals. It switches any one of 10 composite video and

unbalanced stereo audio signals to a single composite output.

The VS-101AV features:

•High bandwidth of 500MHz (-3dB)

•Mechanical (passive) switching that requires no power

•A standard 19” rack mount size of 1U.

Figure 2defines the VS-101AV.

Figure 2: VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher

# Feature Function

1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons (1-10) Press to choose which input to switch to the

output

2 AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors Connect the right and left channels to an

unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

3 AUDIO IN (1-10)RCA Connectors Connect the right and left channels to up to 10

unbalanced stereo audio sources

4 VIDEO OUT BNC Connector Connect to a composite video acceptor

5 VIDEO IN (1-10)RCA Connectors Connect to up to 10 composite video sources

6 VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Overview

3.3 Defining the VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher

The VS−4X is a high−performance switcher for balanced stereo audio signals on

XLR connectors. It switches any one of four stereo signals to a single stereo

output.

•Mechanical (passive) switching that requires no power

•Compact desktop size. Two units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U

rack space with the optional RK-4X adapter

Figure 3defines the VS-4X.

Figure 3: VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher

# Feature Function

1 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons (1-4) Press to choose which input to switch to the

output

2 IN (1-4) XLR Connectors Connect the right and left channels to up to 4

balanced stereo audio sources

3 OUT XLR Connectors Connect the right and left channels to a balanced

stereo audio acceptor

VS-41AV, VS101AV, VS-4X - Connecting and Operating the Switchers 7

4 Connecting and Operating the Switchers

This section describes how to connect and operate the three mechanical Kramer

switchers:

•VS-41AV 4x1 Audio-Video Switcher (see Section 4.1)

•VS-101AV 10x1 Video/Audio-Stereo Switcher (see Section 4.2)

•VS-4X 4x1 Balanced Audio Switcher (see Section 4.3)

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