Kramer VM-2N, User Manual

Page 1: ...ramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Models VM 2N Video Audio Distributor VM 5S Video Audio Distributor VM 50HN Headphone Distributor VM 50V 1 5 Video Distributor VM 50YC 1 5 s Video Distributor ...

Page 2: ...M 2N Video Audio Distributor 12 5 2 Connecting the VM 5S Video Audio Distributor 13 5 3 Connecting the VM 50HN Headphone Distributor 14 5 4 Connecting the VM 50V 1 5 Video Distributor 15 5 5 Connecting the VM 50YC 1 5 s Video Distributor 16 6 Technical Specifications 17 Figures Figure 1 VM 2N Video Audio Distributor 7 Figure 2 VM 5S Video Audio Distributor 8 Figure 3 VM 50HN Headphone Distributor ...

Page 3: ...ble 3 VM 50HN Headphone Distributor 9 Table 4 VM 50V 1 5 Video Distributor 10 Table 5 VM 50YC 1 5 s Video Distributor 11 Table 6 VM 2N Technical Specifications 17 Table 7 VM 50HN Technical Specifications 17 Table 8 VM 5S Technical Specifications 18 Table 9 VM 50V Technical Specifications 18 Table 10 VM 50YC Technical Specifications 19 ...

Page 4: ...ludes the following items The VM 2N VM 5S VM 50HN VM 50V or VM 50YC Power cord2 This user manual or power adapter 12V DC input 3 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 cables4 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplif...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 6: ...Getting Started 3 3 ...

Page 7: ...he VM 2N features High bandwidth Y of 400MHz 3dB 1 composite video input and 2 outputs on BNC connectors 1 unbalanced stereo input and 2 outputs on RCA connectors Level and equalization controls AC power supply Compact desktop size 3 2 The VM 5S Video Audio Distributor The Kramer VM 5S is a high performance distribution amplifier for composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals It ta...

Page 8: ...signals It takes one input provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal to five identical outputs More specifically the VM 50V features High bandwidth of 480MHz 3dB 1 video input 1 looping input and 5 outputs on BNC connectors Selectable input signal termination Signal level and equalization controls 12V DC power supply Compact desktop size 3 5 The VM 50YC 1 5 s Video Distri...

Page 9: ...sely influence signal quality and position your Kramer product away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables 4 Your Distributor This section describes the VM 2N Video Audio Distributor see section 4 1 VM 5S Video Audio Distributor see section 4 2 VM 50HN He...

Page 10: ...BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptor from 1 to 2 4 AUDIO IN RCA Connectors L and R Connect to the L and R channels of the audio source 5 AUDIO OUT RCA Connectors L and R Connect to the L and R channels of the audio acceptor from 1 to 2 6 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector for supplying power to the unit 7 LEVEL Control underside Adjust1 8 the audio signal output level EQ Control unders...

Page 11: ...ng power to the unit 4 VIDEO IN BNC Connector Connects to the video source 5 TERM Pushbutton Switch Press IN for 75Ω input termination leave OUT for no termination 6 VIDEO OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors from 1 to 5 7 AUDIO IN RCA Connectors L and R Connect to the L and R channels of the audio source 8 AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST L and R Adjust 1 9 the audio signal output level VIDEO EQ C...

Page 12: ... 5mm phone connector Connects to the input source 2 OUT 6 5mm phone connectors Connect to the headphones 1 to 5 3 12V DC Connector Connects to the 12V DC power supply 4 POWER LED Illuminates when the unit is ON 5 LEVEL CONTROL Potentiometers Adjust1 6 the audio signal output level OUT 1 to OUT 5 MONO Pushbutton Press IN for mono audio leave OUT for stereo audio 1 Rotate to adjust the appropriate l...

Page 13: ... Press IN for 75Ω input termination leave OUT for no termination 3 INPUT IN BNC Connector Connects to the video source 4 INPUT LOOP BNC Connector Connects to an additional monitor 5 OUTPUTS BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors from 1 to 5 6 12V DC Connector Connects to the 12V DC power supply 7 LEVEL Control underside Adjust1 8 the audio signal output level EQ Control underside Adjust 1 t...

Page 14: ...termination 3 INPUT IN s Video Connector Connects to the s Video source 4 INPUT LOOP s Video Connector Connects to an additional monitor 5 OUTPUTS s Video Connectors Connect to the s Video acceptors from 1 to 5 6 12V DC Connector Connects to the 12V DC power supply 5 Connecting the Distributors This section describes how to connect the VM 2N Video Audio Distributor see section 5 1 VM 5S Video Audi...

Page 15: ...tors2 4 Connect the AUDIO OUT 1 and 2 RCA connectors to up to 2 acceptors for example composite video recorders 2 for example the audio input on the composite video recorders 5 Connect the power cord3 6 If needed adjust the LEVEL ands EQ controls on the underside of the unit see to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains electricity Switch on the power Figure 1 Figure 6 Connec...

Page 16: ...xample the audio input on the video recorders 5 For normal use the input loop is not used press IN the TERM pushbutton to add a 75Ω termination to the line If an input loop is used release the TERM pushbutton 6 Connect the power cord3 7 If needed adjust the AUDIO LEVEL and VIDEO LEVEL and EQ controls on the underside of the unit see to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains e...

Page 17: ...nd press IN for mono operation see for example stereo headphones or speakers Figure 3 4 Connect the 12V DC power supply to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains electricity Switch on the power 5 Adjust the volume for each output using a small screwdriver to turn the potentiometers on the front panel see Figure 3 Figure 8 Connecting the VM 50HN Headphone Distributor 1 Switch ...

Page 18: ... the line If an input loop is used release the TERM pushbutton 4 Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 to 5 BNC connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 5 Connect the 12V DC power supply to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains electricity Switch on the power for example composite video recorders 6 If needed adjust the LEVEL and EQ controls on the underside of the unit see Figure 4 Figure 9 Conne...

Page 19: ...s not used press IN the TERM pushbutton to add a 75Ω termination to the line If an input loop is used release the TERM pushbutton 4 Connect the OUTPUTS 1 to 5 s video connectors to up to 5 acceptors2 5 Connect the 12V DC power supply to the unit not shown in the illustration and then to the mains electricity Switch on the power for example s video recorders Figure 10 Connecting the VM 50YC 1 5 s V...

Page 20: ...dB video SDI EFF RANGE Up to 50 meters AUDIO THD N 0 017 POWER SOURCE 230V AC 50Hz 115V AC USA 4 6VA DIMENSIONS 16 5cm x 12cm x 4 5cm 6 5 x 4 7 x 1 8 W D H ACCESSORIES Power cord WEIGHT 0 620kg 1 3lbs approx OPTIONS RK 1 19 rack adapter Table 7 VM 50HN Technical Specifications INPUT 1 audio stereo 1Vpp 50k on a 6 5mm phone connector OUTPUTS 5 audio stereo 500mW 8 on 6 5mm phone connectors AUDIO BA...

Page 21: ...lly selectable AUDIO THD 0 009 SDI EFFECTIVE RANGE Up to 70 meters POWER SOURCE 230V AC 50 60Hz 115V U S A 3 5VA DIMENSIONS 22cm x 18cm x 4 5cm 8 7 x 7 x 1 8 W D H half 19 WEIGHT 1 4kg 3 3lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord OPTIONS RK 1 19 rack adapter Table 9 VM 50V Technical Specifications INPUT 1 video looping 1Vpp 75 Ω on BNC connectors with a termination switch OUTPUTS 5 video 1Vpp 75 Ω on BNC ...

Page 22: ...0 3 Vpp 75Ω C on 4 pin connectors MAX VIDEO OUTPUT 2Vpp Y s VIDEO BANDWIDTH 3dB 285MHz Y DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 05Deg K FACTOR 0 05 S N RATIO 80dB CONTROL 75Ω termination switch COUPLING AC POWER SOURCE 12V DC 50mA DIMENSIONS 16 5cm x 12cm x 4 5cm 6 5 x 4 7 x 2 8 W D H WEIGHT 0 58kg 1 3lbs approx ACCESSORIES 12V DC power supply brackets for stacking multiple units OPTIONS RK 1 19 rack adapter...

Page 23: ...ter lightning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjuncti...

Page 24: ...test 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 Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing PN 2900 000535 Rev 3 ...