USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. Q KA Y Quality Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail infoOkramerel com P N 2900 000167 REV 12. Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 3 Overview The Kramer VM 312 is a high performance multi format distributor for component video composite video s Video and unbalanced stereo audio signals all in one box For each signal it takes one input provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal simultaneously to two identical outputs 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Your VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor The VM 312 e Includes one 1 2 composite video distributor on RCA connectors one 1 2 Y C distributor on 4p connectors one 1 2 component video distributor on RCA connectors and one 1 2 unbalanced stereo audio distributor on 3 5mm mini jack connectors e Has a video bandwidth exceeding 400MHz en
3. ona 4p 1 stereo on an RCA video Y B Y and connector unbalanced on a connector R Y on RCA 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q 3 5mm mini jack 1Vpp 750 connectors connector 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 750 4dBm 50kQ OUTPUTS 2 composite video 2 component 2 s Video on 4p 2 stereo on RCA video Y B Y and connectors unbalanced on connectors R Y on RCA 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 750 3 5mm mini jack 1Vpp 750 connectors connectors 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 750 4dBm 1500 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 1 8Vpp 21Vpp BANDWIDTH 3aB 490MHz 450MHz 420MHz gt 100kHZ DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO 75dB 82dB CROSSTALK all 52dB 5MHz YUV into CV 450B video into hostile audio 15kHz COUPLING DC Input AC output DC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 047 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 001 1kHz POWER SOURCE 12V DC 130mA DC DIMENSIONS 21 5cm x 16 25cm x 4 36cm 8 45 x 6 39 x 1 72 W D H WEIGHT 1 2 kg 2 65 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 enfor
4. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor 5 Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Figure 2 Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor Tables Table 1 VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Features Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor APRN RS ww 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 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor which is ideal for e Multi format presentation applications that require a preview option e Stage and educational applications e Video studios that need Multi format signal distribution The package includes the following items e VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor e Power adapter 12V DC input 2 e This user manual 2
5. ce 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 not covered by the warranty T Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com Ze Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from w
6. hom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
7. 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 This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components po po 7 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 001 EY lt 4 Ea Institute of Quality amp Control
8. onnector 14 IN 4p Connector Connect to the s Video source 15 S OUT 1 4p Connector Connect to the s Video acceptors 1 and 2 16 OUT 2 4p Connector 17 O IN 3 5 Mini Jack Connector Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source 18 a OUT 1 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors 19 X OUT 2 Connector 1 and 2 20 12V DC 12 DC connector for powering the unit Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor 5 Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor To connect the VM 312 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect the component video source and acceptors as follows Connect a component video source for example a betacam video player to the Y PB CB and PR CR COMP IN RCA connectors Connect the component video Y1 PB CB 1 and PR CR 1 COMP OUT RCA connectors to a component video acceptor for example a plasma display Connect the component video COMP OUT RCA connectors Y2 PB CB 2 and PR CR 2 to a component video acceptor for example a betacam video recorder 2 Connectthe composite video sources and acceptors as follows Connect a composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV IN RCA connector Connect the CV OUT 1 RCA connector to a composite video acceptor for example a composite video recorder Connect the CV OUT 2 RCA connector to a composite video acceptor for example a composite video display 3 Connec
9. suring that it remains transparent in almost any application To achieve the best performance e 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your VM 312 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM 312 Distributor 9 Q PB CB mos Figure 1 VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Table 1 VM 312 Multi Format Video Audio Distributor Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 Y1 RCA Connector Connect to the component video acceptor1 3 5 PB CB 1 RCA Connector 4 PR CR 1 RCA Connector 5 8 Y2 RCA Connector Connect to the component video acceptor 2 6 o PB CB 2 RCA Connector 7 PR CR 2 RCA Connector 8 a Y RCA Connector Connect to the component video source 9 GE PB CBRCA Connector 10 9 PR CR RCA Connector 11 IN RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source 12 3 OUT 1 RCA Connector Connect to the composite video acceptors 1 and 2 13 OUT 2 RCA C
10. tthe s Video sources and acceptors as follows Connect an s Video source for example an s Video player to the Y C IN 4p connector Connect the Y C OUT 1 4p connector to an s Video acceptor for example an s Video display Connect the Y C OUT 2 4p connector to an s Video acceptor for example a projector 4 Connectthe AUDIO source and acceptors not shown in Figure 2 as follows Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source to the IN 3 5mm mini jack connector Connect the 3 5mm mini jack OUT 1 connector to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor Connect the 3 5mm mini jack OUT 2 connector to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor 5 Connect the 12V DC power adapter not shown in Figure 2 to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 1 You do not need to connect all the outputs 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor Audio Connections are not Shown Plasma Display Composite Video Recorder Betacam Video Betacam Video Composite Video Recorder Player Composite Video Display Figure 2 Connecting the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VM 312 Multi Format Distributor CV COMP YUV Y C AUDIO INPUTS 1 composite video 1 component 1 s Video
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