Kramer VGA User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VGA Extender
P/N: 2900-300286 Rev 2

VGA Extender – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
4Connecting the VGA Extender System 5
4.1 Connecting the Transmitter 6
4.2 Connecting the Receiver 6
4.3 Connecting the CAT 5/6/7 Cable 7
4.4 Connecting the Power Supply 7
4.5 Connecting the Line Splitter 7
5Operating the VGA Extender 9
5.1 LED Indicators 9
5.2 Switching On 9
5.3 Adjusting the Picture 9
6Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: VGA Extender System 5
Figure 2: Expanded VGA Extender System Overview 5
Figure 3: Connecting the Transmitter 6
Figure 4 VDS Dual Screen Connections 6
Figure 5 Line Splitter 7
Figure 6 Detailed Connections 8

VGA Extender - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VGA Extender, which is ideal for the
following typical applications:
Digital signage
Media extension

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VGA Extender - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer VGA Extender away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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VGA Extender - Overview
3 Overview
The VGA Extender extends video (VGA) signals up to 110m (360ft) depending on
the resolution.
The VGA Extender is made up of three components:
VDS transmitter
VDS dual screen receiver
Optional CAT 5 VDS line splitter
This table defines the models:
Kramer Model
Kramer Part
Number
Full Description
EXT-VGA
(0VS23077)
50-0000999011
Minicom CAT5 VGA Extender
The VGA Extender features:
A maximum range of up to 110m (360ft)
Support for CAT 5/6/7 FTP/UTP cable
Plug and Play installation with no extra protocols needed
Cascadability –adding VDS line splitters increases the number of receivers
up to 64
The VDS transmitter supports the following resolutions:
720 x 400p @70Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p @60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p @67Hz - Apple Mac II
640 x 480p @72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p @75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p @56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p @60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p @72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p @75Hz - VESA
832 x 624p @75Hz - Apple Mac II
1024 x 768p @60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p @70Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p @75Hz - VESA
1280 x1024p @75Hz - VESA
1152 x 870p @75Hz - Apple Mac II
1600 x1200p @60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x1024p @60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p @60Hz - VESA STD
1152 x 864p @75Hz - VESA STD

VGA Extender - Connecting the VGA Extender System
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4 Connecting the VGA Extender System
This section describes how to connect the VGA Extender system.
Before installation:
Switch off the computer
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines
that are likely to generate electrical noise
Figure 1 illustrates an overview of the VGA Extender system.
Connect the receiver to one or two screens, up to 110m/360ft away from the
transmitter (depending on resolution).
Figure 1: VGA Extender System
Figure 2 illustrates the VGA Extender system with a connected Line Splitter
adding up to 14 more screens to the system. (With cascading you can have a
maximum of 64 screens).
Figure 2: Expanded VGA Extender System Overview

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VGA Extender - Connecting the VGA Extender System
4.1 Connecting the Transmitter
Figure 3 illustrates how to connect the transmitter:
Figure 3: Connecting the Transmitter
Note. Although we recommend connecting the transmitter to a computer that is
switched off, you can connect it to a computer that is switched on.
To do so, you must connect it in the following order:
USB connector
Video connector
4.2 Connecting the Receiver
Figure 4 illustrates how to connect the VDS Dual Screen receiver:
Figure 4 VDS Dual Screen Connections
Keybd
Mouse 100T
Video
Serial A
Parallel
Serial B
Transmitter
To USB Port
To Video
port
To VDS Dual Screen
/ Line Splitter
System cable to
Transmitter / Line
Splitter To
monitors
VDS Dual Screen

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4.3 Connecting the CAT 5/6/7 Cable
A CAT 5/6/7 cable connects to the RJ-45 ports of the transmitter and the VDS
Dual Screen.
4.4 Connecting the Power Supply
Connect the supplied 5V DC power adapter to the receiver. The transmitter is
powered only via its USB connection.
Note: If connected to a USB hub, the hub must be powered.
4.5 Connecting the Line Splitter
Connect up to 64 screens by adding up to 2 levels of CAT 5 video display line
splitters to the VGA Extender system.
Figure 5 illustrates the ports of the line splitter and Figure 6 illustrates the detailed
connections of the system including the transmitter, the receivers and a line
splitter.
For the line splitter connect the supplied 12V DC power adapter.
Figure 5 Line Splitter
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Figure 6 Detailed Connections
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SYSTEM IN
12VDC
SYSTEM OUT
CAT5 cables to
Receivers or Line
Splitter
Line
Splitter
Transmitter
Computer
CAT5 cables to
Receivers or
Line Splitter
To USB Port
To Video port
VDS Dual
Screen
Keybd
Mouse 100T
VideoSerial A
Parallel
Serial B
To wall socket
To wall socket