Owner's manual

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview
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The VS-44HC is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) component
video and digital audio (S/PDIF) signals. The high quality VS-44HC lets you
simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to any or all of the 4 outputs. The
component video and S/PDIF input and output signals are on RCA connectors, and
the S/PDIF channel 2 is also available on optical (TOSLINK
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) input/output
connectors.
The VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher features:
 A video bandwidth of over 200MHz that ensures transparent performance
 An audio channel sampling rate of up to 192kHz, including multi-
channel audio (suitable for multi-channel applications, like AC3)
 A built-in digital audio delay line, which corrects lip sync errors, so that the
audio delay will match the video delay
 DC coupled video inputs and outputs
 Audio-follow-video and breakaway options
 Storing and recalling setups
 A TAKE button for precise switch control
 A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel
Control the VS-44HC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
 RS-232 and RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen
system, PC, or other serial controller
 The Kramer infra-red remote control transmitter
 The ETHERNET
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 VS-44HC
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 A digital audio optical connector found on many consumer audio devices