Kramer F-010 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
F-010
XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box for
Ackermann Floor Boxes

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 2
3.1 DDC Support 2
3.2 Defining EDID 2
3.3 Achieving the Best Performance 3
4Your F-010 4
5Installing the F-010 5
5.1 Installing a Kramer Insert 5
5.2 Connecting the Rear Side of the F-010 5
5.2.1 Wiring the 13-pin Terminal Block Connector 6
5.3 Installing the F-010 inside the Ackermann Floor Box 7
5.4 Connecting the Front Panel Ports 9
6Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: The F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box (Diagram) 4
Figure 2: Terminal Block Pinout 6
Figure 3: VGA Connector Pinout 6
Figure 4: Installing the F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box 7
Figure 5: F-010 Fitted in an Ackermann Floor Box 8
Figure 6: Connecting the F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box 9
Tables
Table 1: F-010 Features 4
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the F-010 10

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 groups1
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting
Box for Ackermann floor boxes, which is ideal for board, conference and
training rooms, as well as long distance signal distribution.
that are clearly defined by function.
The F-010 includes two single Kramer inserts2(covered with blank inserts)
and is mounted into Ackermann flush floor service units that accept GB2
and GB3 size boxes3
The package includes the following items:
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•F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box
•Power adapter (12V DC Input)
•This user manual4
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 cables5
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 The complete list of Kramer products can be found on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 GB2 and GB3 are Ackermann mounting boxes that fit into Ackermann floor boxes
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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3 Overview
The F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box for Ackermann floor boxes is
an XGA line amplifier for computer graphics video signals up to UXGA. It
includes two adjacent openings that let you fit inside two Kramer single
inserts or one dual Kramer insert.
The F-010 features:
•A resolution of up to UXGA
•An SDA (Serial Data) and SCL (Serial Clock) terminal block connector
to pass the EDID information via pins 12 and 15 respectively, on the
15-pin HD connector
•EQ. control for the XGA output
•A 12V DC power supply
3.1 DDC Support
When establishing a VGA connection between a PC or laptop and a display
device, a set of parameters known as EDID is exchanged between them, which
is carried over the DDC channel. In some PC graphic cards and laptops, this
information exchange is essential for proper VGA OUT operation.
3.2 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID1
) is a data-structure provided
by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to
the display’s source). The EDID enables the F-010 to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s
name, product type, timing data supported by the display, display size,
luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)

Overview
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3.3 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer F-010
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low-quality cables)
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Your F-010
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4 Your F-010
Figure and1Table define the F-010:1
Figure 1: The F-010 XGA Line Amplifier
Mounting Box (Diagram)
Table 1: F-010 Features
#
Feature
Function
1 Mounting Tabs For fitting the F-010 into an
Ackermann floor box
2 Blank Inserts (2) Cover the openings that can
be replaced with Kramer wall
plate inserts (see section 5.1)
3 XGA EQ. Trimmer Adjusts
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4
the cable
compensation equalization
level for the output
PC IN 15-pin HD
F Connector
Connect to the XGA source
5 Slide Screws (2) Release to increase or
decrease the length of the unit;
tighten to fix size
6 Adjustable
Mounting Slide
For adjusting the size of the
unit to fit an Ackermann floor
box
7 ON LED Lights red when receiving
power, lights green when
receiving a signal from a video
source
8 13-pin Terminal
Block Line Output
Connector2
Connect to the line in
connector on the receiver
(see section 5.2.1)
1 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
2 Located inside the mounting box

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5 Installing the F-010
To install the F-010 you have to:
•Install the Kramer inserts (see section 5.1)
•Connect the cables to the rear side (see section 5.2)
•Install the F-010 inside the Ackermann floor box (see section 5.3)
•Connect the front panel ports (see section 5.4)
5.1 Installing a Kramer Insert
To install a Kramer insert, do the following:
1. Unscrew the two screws holding the blank insert and remove it.
2. Place and align the required wall plate insert item over the opening.
3. Insert the two screws to fix the insert in place, and tighten them.
5.2 Connecting the Rear Side of the F-010
To connect the rear side cables, do the following:
1. Run the cables through the Ackermann under floor cable opening.
2. Connect the cables to the rear side of the inserts.
3. Connect the cables1to the rear side of the F-010 (see section 5.2.1), that
is, attach the:
RGBHV Terminal block output to the RGBHV acceptor (for
example, a display)
SDA and SCL terminal block connector to pins 12 and 15 on the XGA
output connector
4. Connect the 12V DC power supply to the power terminal blocks
(connect the wire labeled “+” to the +12V pin, and the wire labeled “–”
to the GND pin) taking care that the polarity is correct (see Figure 2).
1 We recommend that you use Kramer C-GM/XL cable, which has a molded male 15-pin HD connector installed at one end,
and the corresponding RGBHV coaxes exposed, pre-stripped and tinned at the other end, as well as two additional wires to
connect pins 12 and 15 for EDID support. For details, see our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

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5.2.1 Wiring the 13-pin Terminal Block Connector
The 13-pin terminal block is an easy plug-in connector for attaching the outputs.
Follow the colors of the color-coded sticker on these terminals for proper
connection of the cable. Figure 2defines the pinout for the terminal block.
Video
EDID
Power
GND
12V
Figure 2: Terminal Block Pinout
Note:
•Use the connector clips only when removing wires, not when inserting
them
•Each wire should protrude 9mm (0.35") from the plastic insulation so
that it can be easily connected. Be sure to fully insert each wire to
prevent them from crossing
Figure 3defines the corresponding VGA connector pinout:
6 - GND (Red) 1 - Red
2 - Green
3 - Blue
10 - GND (Sync)
13 - Hor
14 - Ver
12 - SDA
15 - SCL
7 - GND (Green)
8 - GND (Blue)
Figure 3: VGA Connector Pinout

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5.3 Installing the F-010 inside the Ackermann Floor Box
To install the F-010 inside the Ackermann floor box, as illustrated in
Figure 4, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Loosen the two slide screws (without removing them) so that the
adjustable mounting slide will move freely.
Step 2. Fit the F-010 mounting box into its designated place inside the
Ackermann floor box (not shown in Figure 4, see Figure 5).
Step 3. Insert the fixed tab into the slot in the Ackermann box.
Step 4. Adjust the size of the unit to fit the space in the box.
Step 5. Insert the tab on the adjustable mounting box to the appropriate
slot in the Ackermann box.
Step 6. Tighten the slide screws to fix the size of the unit.
Step 6
Step 5
Step 4
Step 3
Step 1
Figure 4: Installing the F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box

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Figure 5shows the F-010 fitted in an Ackermann floor box:
Figure 5: F-010 Fitted in an Ackermann Floor Box

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5.4 Connecting the Front Panel Ports
To connect the front panel ports do the following:
1. Connect the XGA source (for example, a laptop) to the PC IN 15-pin
HD (F) connector.
2. Connect the appropriate connectors to the inserts (not illustrated in
Figure 6).
Figure 6: Connecting the F-010 XGA Line Amplifier Mounting Box

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 2lists the technical specifications:
Table 2: Technical Specifications1
INPUTS:
of the F-010
1 UXGA on a 15-pin HD (F) connector
1 Power 12V DC on a 2-pin terminal block connector
OUTPUTS: 1 RGBHV for XGA on an 8-pin terminal block connector
SDA and SCL for EDID on a 2-pin terminal block connector
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 1.7Vpp
RESOLUTION: Up to UXGA
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 400MHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.1%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.1 Deg
K-FACTOR: <0.05%
S/N RATIO: 68.8dB @5MHz
CONTROLS: XGA EQ.: 0dB to 8.2dB; power LED
COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC 70mA
DIMENSIONS: Closed: 7.5cm x 15.7cm x 4.4cm (2.95” x 6.18" x 1.73") W, D, H
Open: 7.5cm x 20.7cm x 4.4cm (2.95” x 8.15" x 1.73") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.19kg (0.42lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: Kramer C-GM/XL cable
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1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 The Kramer C-GM/XL cable has a molded male 15-pin HD connector installed on one end, and the corresponding RGBHV
coaxes exposed, pre-stripped and tinned at the other end, as well as two additional wires to connect pins 12 and 15 for EDID
support. For details, see our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOIS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVEREDANDWHAT IS NOTCOVERED
WHAT WE WI LL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WIL L NO T PAY F O R
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expensesfor covered items.We will not pay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights, andyou may also have other rights, whichvaryfromplace to place.
Allproducts returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval.Thismay be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential,commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and lightindustryenvironment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as
to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attemptedrepair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presentedto the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause,whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories usedin conjunctionwith the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects inthis product,damages based upon inconvenience, loss of useof the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions maynot applyto you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STPcable (for twistedpair products)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.