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Kramer Electronics LTD. 

 

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 

 
 
 

 
 

 

 

 
 

USER MANUAL 

 
 

 

MECHANICAL SWITCHING TOOLS

 

Models: 

4x1S, 4x1V, 4x1VB, VP-201  

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled 

"Unpacking and Contents" 

 

Summary of Contents for 4x1V

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics LTD Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL MECHANICAL SWITCHING TOOLS Models 4x1S 4x1V 4x1VB VP 201 IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents ...

Page 2: ...1 Rack mounting 8 7 Connecting to video devices 8 8 Using the switchers 8 8 1 Controlling the switcher 4x1S 4x1V 4x1VB only 8 8 2 VGA XGA switching VP 201 only 8 8 3 Typical video switching 9 9 Taking care of your machine 10 10 Troubleshooting 10 10 1 Video signal 10 11 Limited warranty 11 List Of Illustrations Figure Page 1 4x1S side panel features 4 2 4x1V side panel features 5 3 4x1VB side pane...

Page 3: ... may be of the electronic or mechanical type such as the ones described in this manual Most matrices are of the active electronic type with many crosspoints Vertical Interval Switching frequently used in video ensures that the transition from one video source to another is smooth and without interference The mechanical switchers described in this manual have full industrial specifications and are ...

Page 4: ...L levels Output Connector 4P connector RCA connector BNC connector HD15F connectors Output Level 1Vpp 75ohm Y 0 3Vpp 75ohm C 1Vpp 75ohm 1Vpp 75ohm RGB 0 7Vpp 75ohm H V syncs TTL level Switching system Mechanical Break before make Mechanical break before make Mechanical Break before make Mechanical Break before make Bandwidth 400 MHz Y 400MHz 400MHz 320 MHz Accessories Mounting bracket Mounting bra...

Page 5: ... adapter BNC Y Connector Used for looping purposes and splits the incoming signal to enable connection of an additional machine Termination Plug Used to terminate the line to 75ohm for proper matching A video or s Video distribution amplifier such as the Kramer VM 3V VM 50V VM 10ARII VM 20ARII video VM 3S VM 50YC VM 5YC VM 10YC s Video for distributing the output signals to several acceptors simul...

Page 6: ...uality switching components are used to ensure minimal crosstalk and very high bandwidth The entirely passive design of the 4x1S eliminates the need for a power supply Unselected inputs are automatically terminated into a 75ohm resistor The 4x1S is part of the Kramer Tools family of compact high quality cost effective solutions for a variety of applications Panel features of the 4x1S are described...

Page 7: ...minates the need for a power supply Unselected inputs are automatically terminated into a 75ohm resistor The 4x1V is part of the Kramer Tools family of compact high quality cost effective solutions for a variety of applications Panel features of the 4x1V are described in Figure 2 and Table 2 NOTE For operation instructions refer to section 8 Figure 2 4x1V Side Panel Features Table 2 4x1V Side Pane...

Page 8: ...minates the need for a power supply Unselected inputs are automatically terminated into a 75ohm resistor The 4x1VB is part of the Kramer Tools family of compact high quality cost effective solutions for a variety of applications Panel features of the 4x1VB are described in Figure 3 and Table 3 NOTE For operation instructions refer to section 8 Figure 3 4x1VB Side Panel Features Table 3 4x1VB Side ...

Page 9: ...choice among mechanical Graphics Component Switchers Signal bandwidth of 320MHz allows the VP 201 to be used with the highest quality graphics workstations Panel features of the VP 201 are described in Figure 4 and Table 4 NOTE For operation instructions refer to section 8 Figure 4 VP 201 Panel Features Table 4 VP 201 VB Panel Features No Feature Function 1 INPUT 1 HD15F connector VGA XGA signal i...

Page 10: ...ideo is output The signals supported by the various models are video s video and RGB signals 8 USING THE SWITCHERS 8 1 Controlling the Switcher 4x1S 4x1V 4x1VB only 1 Connect the switcher s input connectors to video s Video sources 2 Connect the switcher s output connector to an appropriate acceptor 3 Press one of the switcher input selector buttons to select the input to be switched to the output...

Page 11: ...to one acceptor Control over the switched input is implemented by the input selectors located on the side panel of the machine 4x1S in this case Perform the following steps as necessary 1 Connect the output of the video sources to the video inputs of the 4x1S 2 Connect the output of the 4x1S to the input of a video acceptor 3 Select the required video input to be switched using front panel input s...

Page 12: ...1 Video Signal Problem Remedy No video at the output device regardless of input selected 1 Confirm that your sources and output device are powered on and connected properly 2 Confirm that any other switchers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected 3 Use a Video Tester to test the video path leading to from your switcher see section 4 1 Video Tester Video level is too high o...

Page 13: ...ow instructions supplied with the product c Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer d Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier e Removal or installation of the product f Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect g Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE ...

Page 14: ...bove limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer NOTICE This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibili...

Page 15: ...972 2 6544000 Fax 972 2 6535369 Email kramerel netvision net il The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site www kramerelectronics com From the web site it is also possible to e mail factory headquarters We welcome your questions comments and feedback ...

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