Kramer TOOLS VM-2C User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VM-2C
1:2 Component Video DA

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your VM-2C 2
5 Connecting the VM-2C 4
6 Technical Specifications 5
Figures
Figure 1: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA 2
Figure 2: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA (Top Side Panel) 2
Figure 3: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA (Lower Side Panel) 3
Figure 4: Connecting a VM-2C Unit 4
Tables
Table 1: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA Features 3
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-2C 5

Introduction
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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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
 Component video signal distribution
 Video duplication studios, delivering undiminished quality duplicates
The package includes the following items:
 VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA
 Power adapter (12V DC Input)
 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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3 Overview
The Kramer TOOLS VM-2C is a high quality 1:2 distributor for component
video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) signals that accepts one input and distributes the
signal to two identical outputs using RCA connectors. In particular, the
VM-2C:
 Is HDTV compatible
 Has a bandwidth of 500MHz
 Is 12VDC fed
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Your VM-2C
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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-2C away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VM-2C
Figure 1 illustrates the VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA:
Figure 1: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA
Figure 2 illustrates the top side panel:
Figure 2: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA (Top Side Panel)

Your VM-2C
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Figure 3 illustrates the lower side panel:
Figure 3: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA (Lower Side Panel)
Table 1: VM-2C 1:2 Component Video DA Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 P R /C R RCA Connector
3 P B /C B RCA Connector Connect to the component acceptor 2
4
OUTPUT
2
Y RCA Connector
5 P R /C R RCA Connector
6 P B /C B RCA Connector Connect to the component acceptor 1
7
OUTPUT
1
Y RCA Connector
8 Y RCA Connector
9 P B /C B RCA Connector Connect to the component source
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INPUTS
P R /C R RCA Connector
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ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the VM-2C
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5 Connecting the VM-2C
To connect a VM-2C unit, as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the
following
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:
1. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the Y,
P B /C B , and P R /C R INPUT RCA connectors.
2. Connect the two sets of OUTPUT (Y, P B /C B , and P R /C R ) RCA
connectors
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to up to two component video acceptors (for example, to two
displays).
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 12V DC
socket and connect the transformer to the mains electricity (not illustrated
in Figure 4).
Figure 4: Connecting a VM-2C Unit
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM-2C. After connecting your VM-2C, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 When only one output is required, connect only that output, and leave the other output unconnected

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 2 includes the technical specifications:
Table 2: Technical Specifications
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of the VM-2C
INPUTS: 1 component video (
Y, P B /C B , P R /C R , or Y, U, V ) on RCA connectors, 1Vpp/75
OUTPUTS: 2 component video (
Y, P B /C B , P R /C R , or Y, U, V ) on RCA connectors, 1Vpp/75
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2.4Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 510MHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.03%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.03%
K-FACTOR: <0.05%
S/N RATIO: 73dB weighted
CROSSTALK (all hostile):
–58dB @ 5MHz
COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 71mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 0.98" x 2.95"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.66lbs.)
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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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. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, 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.
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 attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
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.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
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.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
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:
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of 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 and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
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.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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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.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.