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Overview 

 

3  Overview 

The 

VM-20HD

 

Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier

 is a high 

performance dual channel distribution amplifier for SDI (SMPTE 259M and 

SMPTE 344M) and HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) signals. It will take one input 

per channel, provide reclocking and equalization and distribute each signal to 

10 outputs, using BNC connectors.  
In particular, the 

VM-20HD

 

Can be configured as a 1:20 DA 

 

Has an active loop BNC connector on each channel, for cascading 

additional units 

 

Has a video bandwidth of 1.485Gbps that allows it to be used for standard 

definition and high definition serial digital video signals (SD/HD-SDI) 

 

Is SMPTE 259M, 292M and 344M compliant  

 

Supports data rates of 270, 1483.5, and 1485Mbps 

 

Provides automatic, multi-rate, equalization and reclocking for losses 
typical with long runs of 75  co-axial cable 

 

Has HD and SD output indication LEDs for each channel 

To achieve the best performance: 

 

Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding 

interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, 

and elevated noise- levels (often associated with low quality cables) 

 

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position 

your Kramer 

VM-20HD

 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 

4  Your VM-20HD Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier 

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 

VM-20HD

 

Dual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI 

Distribution Amplifier

:  

Summary of Contents for VM-20HD

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL VM 20HD Dual 1 10 HD SD SDI Distribution Amplifier...

Page 2: ...ack 6 6 Connecting the VM 20HD Dual 1 10 HD SD SDI Distribution Amplifier 7 7 Technical Specifications 8 Figures Figure 1 VM 20HD Dual 1 10 HD SD SDI Distribution Amplifier 4 Figure 2 Connecting the V...

Page 3: ...ipment 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 cables5 2 1 Quick St...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 5: ...gital video signals SD HD SDI Is SMPTE 259M 292M and 344M compliant Supports data rates of 270 1483 5 and 1485Mbps Provides automatic multi rate equalization and reclocking for losses typical with lon...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 20HD Dual 1 10 HD SD SDI Distribution Amplifier 4 Figure 1 VM 20HD Dual 1 10 HD SD SDI Distribution Amplifier...

Page 7: ...eo input 3 8 CHANNEL B BNC Connectors VIDEO OUTPUTS Connects to the channel B SDI acceptors from 1 to 10 9 VIDEO IN Connects to the channel A SDI source 10 LOOP Connects the channel A input to the vid...

Page 8: ...k ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine tha...

Page 9: ...CHANNEL B VIDEO IN BNC connector 3 Connect up to2 20 VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to the appropriate HD SD SDI video acceptors for example HD SD SDI displays 4 Connect the power cord not illustrated i...

Page 10: ...M serial video 75 ohms on a BNC connector OUTPUTS 22 equalized and reclocked SMPTE 259M 292M 344M outputs 75 ohms on BNC connectors RESOLUTION 8 and 10 bits automatic MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75 ohms...

Page 11: ...ightning orother acts ofnature ii Product modification orfailuretofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepair by anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment of theproduct c...

Page 12: ...or 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 commen...

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