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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
VM-4HD
HD/SD – SDI Distributor
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 4 5 Connecting the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 5 6 Technical Specifications 6 Figures Figure 1: VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 4 Figure 2: Connecting the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 5 Tables Table 1: VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor Features 4 Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 6 i
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups , which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI
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Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor is a high performance 1:4 distributor for all SDI video signals. In particular, the VM-4HD: Accepts one input and distributes the signal to 4 identical outputs using BNC connectors Has a video bandwidth of 1.485GHz that allows it to be used for standard definition and high definition serial digital video signals (SD/HD-SDI) Is SMPTE 292M, 259M and 344M compliant and supports data rates of 143, 177, 270, 360, 540, 1483.5, 148
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Your VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 4 Your VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor: 1 2 Figure 1: VM-4HD HD /SD - SDI Distributor Table 1: VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor Features # Feature Function 1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 OUT BNC connectors Connects to the SDI acceptors (from 1 to 4) 3 INPUT BNC connector Connects to the SDI source 1 1 4 HD LED Blue LED illuminates when the SDI signal is HD SDI 2 2 5 S
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Connecting the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor 5 Connecting the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor To connect the VM-4HD, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect a HD/SD SDI video source (for example, an HD/SD SDI camera) to the INPUT BNC connector. 1 2. Connect up to 4 video OUT BNC connectors to the appropriate HD /SD SDI video acceptors (for example, HD/SD SDI displays). 3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the main
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Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-4HD HD/SD - SDI Distributor INPUTS: 1 SMPTE-259M, 292M, 344M serial video, 75 ohms on a BNC connector OUTPUTS: 4 equalized and reclocked SMPTE-259M, 292M, 344M outputs 75 ohms on BNC connectors MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 800mVpp /75 ohms MAX. DATA RATE: 1.485Gbps COUPLING: AC POWER SOURCE: 12 V DC, 250mA DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7” x 2.95
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LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are
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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 2900- 000062 2 P/N: Rev: Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
