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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VM-1110xl
Balanced Audio 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-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor 3 5 Installing the VM-1110xl in a Rack 6 6 Connecting Your VM-1110xl 6 6.1 Connecting a 1:10 Mono DA 7 6.2 Connecting a 2x1:5 Mono DA 8 6.3 Connecting a 1:5 Stereo DA 9 7 Technical Specifications 10 Figures Figure 1: VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor 4 Figure 2: Connecting the VM-1110xl as a 1:10 Mono DA 7 Figure 3: Connecting the VM-1110xl as a 2x1
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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! 1 Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you f
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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-1110xl is a high performance balanced audio DA (distribution amplifier) using XLR connectors. It can be configured as a mono (1:10 or 2x1:5) DA or as a stereo (1:5) DA. The VM-1110xl features: Front panel output level trimmer controls Active Bi-FET amplifying circuitry that ensures hum-free, full- bandwidth operation A high-power discrete buffering system providing excellent performance To achieve the best performance: 1 Use only good quality connect
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Your VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor Figure 1: VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 4
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Your VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor Table 1: VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor Features # Feature Function 1 Power LED Lights when the unit is powered on 1 2 2 1:10 / 2x1:5 Button Pushing in selects 2x1:5 , releasing selects 1:10 3 3 Level B Trimmer Adjusts the output signal level for OUTPUT B 3 4 Level A Trimmer Adjusts the output signal level for OUTPUT A 5 INPUT A XLR Female Connector Connects to the source A 6 INPUT B XLR Female Connector Connects to the source B 7 OUT A XL
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Installing the VM-1110xl in a Rack 5 Installing the VM-1110xl in a Rack This section describes how to install the VM-1110xl in a rack. Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is To rack-mount a machine: within the recommended range: 1. Attach both ear brackets to the machine. To do so, remove the Operating temperature range +5 to +45 C (41 to 113 F) screws from each side of the Operating humidity range 10 to 90% R
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Connecting Your VM-1110xl 6.1 Connecting a 1:10 Mono DA 1 To connect the VM-1110xl as a 1:10 mono DA, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect one mono audio source (for example, a mono audio player) to INPUT A on the rear panel. 2 2. Connect up to 10 audio acceptors to the OUT connectors on the rear panel. 3. On the front panel, release the 1:10 / 2x1:5 button. 4. Connect the power cord to the electricity supply. 5. Switch on the VM-1110xl. The audio input
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Connecting Your VM-1110xl 6.2 Connecting a 2x1:5 Mono DA 1 To connect the VM-1110xl as a 2x1:5 mono DA, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect mono audio source A (for example, a mono audio player) to INPUT A on the rear panel. 2. Connect mono audio source B (for example, a mono audio player) to INPUT B on the rear panel. 2 3. Connect up to 10 audio acceptors to the OUT connectors on the rear panel. The A INPUT feeds to the A OUT connectors and the B INPUT
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Connecting Your VM-1110xl 6.3 Connecting a 1:5 Stereo DA 1 To connect the VM-1110xl as a 1:5 stereo DA, as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect one stereo audio source (for example, a stereo audio player) to INPUT A (left channel) and INPUT B (right channel) on the rear panel. 2 2. Connect up to 5 audio acceptors to the OUT connectors (left channels to OUT A and right channels to OUT B) on the rear panel. 3. On the front panel, press IN the 1:10 / 2x1:5 butto
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Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications The VM-1110xl technical specifications are shown in Table 2: 1 Table 2: VM-1110xl Balanced Audio Distributor Technical Specifications INPUTS: 2 balanced audio +4dBu/50k on XLR (F) connectors OUTPUTS: 10 balanced audio +4dBu/50 on XLR (M) connectors MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 23.8Vpp BANDWIDTH (-3dB): >100kHz S/N RATIO: 89.3dB CROSSTALK: -78dB CONTROLS: Level (x2): -0.7dB to +5.1dB, mode selector switches COUPLING: AC (input); DC (output)
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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- 001030 2 PN: Rev: Kramer Electronics, Ltd. W
