Owner's manual

Overview
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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.
The VM-50CA accepts one:
 Component video
1
signal and distributes the signal to five identical outputs
using RCA connectors
 Supports all HDTV resolutions, including 1080p
 Digital audio (S/PDIF) input and distributes it to five digital audio
(S/PDIF) outputs using RCA connectors
 Unbalanced stereo audio input and distributes it to five pairs of
unbalanced stereo audio outputs, using RCA connectors
In addition, the VM-50CA features:
 A video bandwidth of 400MHz that ensures transparent operation at the
highest resolutions
 Underside trimmers to control the component video Y, Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr
levels and EQ.
 Audio level control for the unbalanced stereo audio output
The VM-50CA is dependable, rugged and fits into one vertical space (1U) of
a standard 19” professional rack.
To achieve the best performance:
 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)
 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VM-50CA
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VM-50CA 1:5 Video Component / Audio Distributor
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front and rear panels of the VM-50CA:
1 Sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, P
b
, P
r
, or Y, C
b
, C
r