Kramer VP-200N-5 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Models:
VP-200N-5, 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA
VP-300N-5, 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
VP-400N-5, 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your High Resolution XGA DA 3
4.1 Your VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA 4
4.2 Your VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA 5
4.3 Your VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA 6
5 Connecting the VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA 7
6 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA 4
Figure 2: VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA 5
Figure 3: VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA 6
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA 8
Tables
Table 1: VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA Features 4
Table 2: VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA Features 5
Table 3: VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA Features 6
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the High Resolution UXGA DA 8

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 groups
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that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS VP-200N-5 1:2 High
Resolution UXGA DA and/or VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
and/or VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA, which are ideal for:
Dual monitor systems, stores, and points of sale
Presentation systems
The package includes the following items:
VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA and/or VP-300N-5 1:3 High
Resolution UXGA DA and/or VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA
Power adapter (5V DC Input) and 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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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps
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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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 This quick start also applies to the VP-200N-5, which has two outputs, and the VP-400N-5, which has four outputs

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Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer TOOLS VP-200N-5,VP-300N-5 and VP-400N-5 are 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4
(respectively) distribution amplifiers for UXGA and higher resolution signals.
The VP-200N-5,VP-300N-5 and VP-400N-5 accept one input, provide correct
buffering and isolation, and then distribute the signal to two, three or four
(respectively) identical outputs on high-density 15-pin HD connectors.
In particular, the High Resolution UXGA DA:
Has a high video bandwidth exceeding 400MHz, ensuring that it remains
transparent even at high-resolution graphics modes such as UXGA
(1600x1200)
Includes an ID Bit control switch as well as vertical and horizontal sync
switches
Is5VDCfed
Achieving the best performance means:
Connecting 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)
Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and
positioning your VP-200N-5,VP-300N-5 and VP-400N-5 away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your High Resolution XGA DA
This section defines the:
VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA (see section 4.1)
VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA (see section 4.2)
VP-400N-51:4High Resolution UXGADA(seesection4.3)
1 For example, part number 2535-052002

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Your High Resolution XGA DA
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4.1 Your VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-200N-5:
Figure 1: VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA
Table 1: VP-200N-5 1:2 High Resolution UXGA DA Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
2 ID Bit Switch Slide down to set to ON
1
; up to set to OFF
3 Vs (Vertical Sync) Switch
4 Hs (Horizontal Sync) Switch
Set both switches
2
to Hi-Z (TTL
3
) if the source is, for
example, a digital graphics card. Set both switches
to 75(ANALOG) if the source is analog based, for
example, an RGBHV source with coaxial cable for
sync
5 OUTPUT 1 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 1
6 OUTPUT 2 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 2
7 INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
8 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
1 Enabling the notebook or laptop to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor
2 Both the Hs and the Vs switches MUST be set identically (no harm will occur to the graphics source if the switches are set
to the wrong direction)
3 “Transistor-Transistor Logic” is a term used in digital electronics describing the ability of a device or circuit to be connected
directly to the input or output of digital equipment. Such compatibility eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry

Your High Resolution XGA DA
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4.2 Your VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VP-300N-5:
Figure 2: VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
Table 2: VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
2 ID Bit Switch Slide down to set to ON
1
; up to set to OFF
3 Vs (Vertical Sync) Switch
4 Hs (Horizontal Sync) Switch
Set both switches
2
to Hi-Z (TTL
3
) if the source is, for
example, a digital graphics card. Set both switches to 75
(ANALOG) if the source is analog based, for example, an
RGBHV source with coaxial cable for sync
5 OUTPUT 1 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 1
6 OUTPUT 2 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 2
7 INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
8 OUTPUT 3 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 3
9 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
1 Enabling the notebook or laptop to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor
2 Both the Hs and the Vs switches MUST be set identically (no harm will occur to the graphics source if the switches are set
to the wrong direction)
3 “Transistor-Transistor Logic” is a term used in digital electronics describing the ability of a device or circuit to be connected
directly to the input or output of digital equipment. Such compatibility eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry

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Your High Resolution XGA DA
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4.3 Your VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the VP-400N-5:
Figure 3: VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA
Table 3: VP-400N-5 1:4 High Resolution UXGA DA Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
2 ID Bit Switch Slide down to set to ON
1
; up to set to OFF
3 Vs (Vertical Sync) Switch
4 Hs (Horizontal Sync) Switch
Set both switches
2
to Hi-Z (TTL
3
) if the source is, for
example, a digital graphics card. Set both switches to
75(ANALOG) if the source is analog based, for
example, an RGBHV source with coaxial cable for sync
5 OUTPUT 1 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 1
6 OUTPUT 2 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 2
7 INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
8 OUTPUT 3 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 3
9 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
10 OUTPUT 4 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor 4
1 Enabling the notebook or laptop to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor
2 Both the Hs and the Vs switches MUST be set identically (no harm will occur to the graphics source if the switches are set
to the wrong direction)
3 “Transistor-Transistor Logic” is a term used in digital electronics describing the ability of a device or circuit to be connected
directly to the input or output of digital equipment. Such compatibility eliminates the need for interfacing circuitry

Connecting the VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
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5 Connecting the VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
To connect your VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
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, as the example
in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following
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:
1. Connect a computer graphics source to the INPUT 15-pin HD connector.
2. Connect the OUTPUT 15-pin HD connectors to up to three
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acceptors, as
follows:
Connect the OUTPUT 1 connector to acceptor 1 (for example, a
projector)
Connect the OUTPUT 2 connector to acceptor 2 (for example, an LCD
monitor)
Connect the OUTPUT 3 connector to acceptor 3 (for example, a
display)
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 5V DC socket and
connect the transformer to the mains electricity.
4. If required, set the:
Hs and Vs switches
ID Bit switch to ON
1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to the VP-200N-5, VP-300N-5 and VP-400N-5, unless noted otherwise
2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-300N-5. After powering up your VP-300N-5, switch
on the power on each device
3TwofortheVP-200N-5;fourfortheVP-400N-5

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Technical Specifications
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Figure 4: Connecting the VP-300N-5 1:3 High Resolution UXGA DA
6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications
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of the High Resolution UXGA DA
VP-200N-5 VP-300N-5 VP-400N-5
INPUT:1UXGAona15-pinHD connector
OUTPUTS: 2 UXGA on 15-pin HD
connectors
3 UXGA on 15-pin HD
connectors
4 UXGA on 15-pin HD
connectors
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL:
2.2Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 400MHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.03%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.03 Deg
K-FACTOR: <0.05%
S/N RATIO: 72dB @5MHz
CONTROLS: Internal ID BIT switch; internal analog/TTL switches for setting the sync
COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 130mA
DIMENSIONS: 12.1cm x 7.18cm x 2.42cm (4.76" x 2.83" x 0.95", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.67lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply (5V/2.6A), mounting bracket
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
followingterms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS 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 notpayfor the following:
Theliability 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 youspecific legalrights, andyou may also haveother rights, which varyfrom place to place.
Allproducts returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval.This may be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been tested todetermine compliance with therequirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
generic emissionstandard.
Residential, commercial and lightindustry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industryenvironment".
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 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, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunctionresultingfrom:
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 orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Anyshipment of theproduct(claims must bepresented tothe carrier)
v) Removalor installationoftheproduct
vi) Anyother cause, whichdoes not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons,equipmentenclosures, cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct
1. Removal orinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of
initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramerdealerfrom whomthe 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 defectsinthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercialloss; 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
limitationsandexclusions maynotapplytoyou.
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.
Usethe suppliedDC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cablestoconnect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STPcable(for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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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.