Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section) This addendum adds the following information to the user manual: Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit1. Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
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 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VA-256D is a digital delay line that can be used as a coax-to-optical or optical-to-coax converter, as a coax or optical repeater, and as an audio delay line.
Your VA-256D Digital Audio Delay Figure 1: VA-256D Digital Audio Delay Table 1: Features and Functions of the VA-256D Digital Audio Delay 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Feature 12V DC S/PDIF RCA Connector OUTPUTS INPUTS # 1 2 Function +12V DC connector for powering the unit Connect to the digital audio source OPTICAL Connector Connect to the digital audio source S/PDIF Connect to the digital audio acceptor OPTICAL Connect to the digital audio acceptor ON LED DELAY CONTROL Dipswitches LINK LED INPUT Button Illum
Using the VA-256D Digital Audio Delay 5 Using the VA-256D Digital Audio Delay To adjust a lip sync error when using a scaler, use the VA-256D, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates: 1. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD players to the S/PDIF and/or OPTICAL INPUTS on the VA-256D. 2. Connect the S/PDIF and/or OPTICAL OUTPUTS on the VA-256D to the audio input on the audio receiver (for example an AV receiver). 3.
Using the VA-256D Digital Audio Delay 5.1 Setting the Delay Control Dipswitches By default, the VA-256D dipswitches are set to ON. Set the delay time, according to the sample rate1, using the Delay Control dipswitches, as Table 2 defines. Table 2: Setting the Delay Control Time using the Delay Control Dipswitches DIP msec 32 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Step Binary Value 0 3.9 8 12 16 20.1 22.4 0 2.8 5.7 8.7 11.6 14.6 17.4 0 2.6 5.3 8 10.7 13.4 16 0 1.3 2/6 4 5.3 6.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VA-256D Digital Audio Delay INPUTS: OUTPUTS: AUDIO SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY: AUDIO DELAY CAPABILITIES (DIPSWITCH SETTINGS): POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: 1 S/PDIF input on an RCA connector; 1 Toslink optical connector 1 S/PDIF output on an RCA connector; 1 Toslink optical connector Digital Audio (S/PDIF): All current broadcast/DVD standards
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 three 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.
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 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
