Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
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Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor is a high performance 1:5 distributor for component video signals (HDTV compatible), digital audio (S/PDIF) signals, and unbalanced stereo audio signals.
Your VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor Figure 1: VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor Table 1: VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor Features Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF OUT Feature POWER Switch Y RCA Connectors Pb/Cb RCA Connectors Pr/Cr RCA Connectors Y RCA Connector Pb/Cb RCA Connector Pr/Cr RCA Connector LEVEL LEFT Trimmer RIGHT INPUT RCA R Connector L OUT RCA R Connectors L S/PDIF RCA INPUT Connectors OUT Power Connector with Fuse Connect to the component video acceptors (from OUT 1 to OUT 5
Installing the VM-50CA on a Rack 5 Installing the VM-50CA on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: How to Rack Mount To rack-mount a machine: 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine. To do so, remove the screws from each side of the machine (3 on each side), and replace those screws through the ear brackets.
Connecting the VM-50CA 6 Connecting the VM-50CA To connect a VM-50CA unit as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following1: 1. Connect a component video source (for example, an HDTV satellite receiver) to the Y, Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr IN RCA connectors, and to the S/PDIF INPUT RCA connector. 2.
Connecting the VM-50CA Plasma Display AV-Receiver Home Theater System HDTV Satellite Receiver Source Projector Figure 3: Connecting the VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications. 1 Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VM-50CA INPUTS: 1 component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) 1Vpp/0.7Vpp, 75 on 3 RCA connectors 1 digital audio (S/PDIF) 75 on an RCA connector 1 analog stereo audio 50k , +4dBm on 2 RCA connectors OUTPUTS: 5 component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) 1Vpp/0.
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 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.
