User manual
Introduction 
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1  Introduction 
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been 
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast 
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and 
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have 
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-
Stereo Distributor and/or the VM-80A 1:8 Audio Distributor, which are 
ideal for: 
 that are clearly 
defined by function. 
•  Any professional A/V system requiring high quality signal 
distribution 
•  Recording studios and live sound reinforcement systems 
•  Rental and staging applications 
Each package includes the following items: 
•  The VM-1610 and/or the VM-80A 
•  Power cord
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•  This user manual
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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 cables
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1  GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;  
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; 
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;  
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at 
http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at 
http://www.kramerelectronics.com 










