Kramer TOOLS VPN-12 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VPN-11, UXGA / Component Transmitter
VPN-12, UXGA / Component Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your UXGA / Component Transmitter and Receiver 3
4.1 Your VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter 3
4.2 Your VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver 5
4.3 The 12-pole Detachable Terminal Block Connector PINOUT 6
5 Connecting a UXGA / Component Distribution System 7
6 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter 3
Figure 2: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter – Top and Lower Side Panels 4
Figure 3: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver 5
Figure 4: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver – Top and Lower Side Panels 5
Figure 5: UXGA/Component Distribution System (up to 10m) Coaxial Cable 7
Tables
Table 1: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter Features 4
Table 2: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver Features 6
Table 3: LINE INPUT and LINE OUT PINOUT 6
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VPN-11 / VPN-12 8

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
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS VPN-11
UXGA / Component Transmitter and Kramer TOOLS VPN-12 UXGA /
Component Receiver, which are ideal for high quality home cinema, as well as:
 Studios, offices and hospitals
 Security and military applications
The package includes the following items:
 VPN-11 and/or VPN-12
 Power supply, 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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3 Overview
Using the VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter with the VPN-12 UXGA /
Component Receiver, constitutes a UXGA / Component transmitter / receiver
system. The VPN-11 receives either a YUV signal or a UXGA
4
signal
(selectable), transmits it via the coaxial cable to the VPN-12. The VPN-12
receives the signal at the LINE INPUT, amplifies it and distributes it to the
output.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
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 The terminology UXGA is used throughout this manual, where this is applicable for all resolutions, from VGA to UXGA
(and beyond)

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Overview
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The VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter includes:
 A YUV
1
input on three RCA connectors
 A UXGA input on an HD15F connector
 A 12-pole detachable terminal block connector output for signal
transmission to the VPN-12 via a coaxial cable
 A push button for selecting the input signal (UXGA or YUV)
The VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver includes:
 A YUV
1
output on three RCA connectors
 A UXGA output on an HD15F connector
 A 12-pole detachable terminal block connector input for signal reception
from the VPN-11 via coaxial cable
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 and position
your VPN-11 and/or VPN-12 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
1 Also known as Y, B-Y, R-Y; Y, Pb, Pr and Y, Cb, Cr

Your UXGA / Component Transmitter and Receiver
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4 Your UXGA / Component Transmitter and Receiver
This section describes the:
 VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter, see section 4.1
 VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver, see section 4.2
4.1 Your VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter
Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 1 define the VPN-11 UXGA / Component
Transmitter:
Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 1: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter

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Your UXGA / Component Transmitter and Receiver
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Lower Side Panel
Top Side Panel
Figure 2: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter – Top and Lower Side Panels
Table 1: VPN-11 UXGA / Component Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 LINE OUT 12-pole
Detachable Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the LINE INPUT 12-pole detachable
terminal block connector on the VPN-12 (see section 
4.3 for pinout)
2 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
3 Y/G RCA
Connector
4 B-Y/B RCA
Connector
5
Component
R-Y/R RCA
Connector
Connect to the component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) or RGB video
source
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INPUTS
UXGA HD15F
Connector
Connect to the computer graphics source
7 SELECT Push button Push in to select the UXGA source
Release to select the component video source
8 ON LED Lights when receiving power

Your UXGA / Component Transmitter and Receiver
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4.2 Your VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver
Figure 3, Figure 4, and Table 2 define the VPN-12:
Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 3: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver
Lower Side Panel
Top Side Panel
Figure 4: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver – Top and Lower Side Panels

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Table 2: VPN-12 UXGA / Component Receiver Features
# Feature Function
1 LINE INPUT 12-pole
Detachable Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the LINE OUT 12-pole detachable
terminal block connector on the VPN-11 (see section 
4.3 for pinout)
2 Y/G RCA
Connector
3 B-Y/B RCA
Connector
4
Component
R-Y/R RCA
Connector
Connect to the component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) or RGB video
acceptor
5
OUTPUTS
UXGA HD15F
Connector
Connect to the computer graphics acceptor
6 ON LED Lights when receiving power
4.3 The 12-pole Detachable Terminal Block Connector PINOUT
Table 3 defines the LINE INPUT and LINE OUT connector PINOUT:
Table 3: LINE INPUT and LINE OUT PINOUT
PIN Function PIN Function
1 R/R-Y 7 H
2 GND 8 GND
3 G / Y 9 V
4 GND 10 GND
5 B/B-Y 11 +12V
6 GND 12 GND

Connecting a UXGA / Component Distribution System
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5 Connecting a UXGA / Component Distribution System
To configure a VPN-11 / VPN-12 UXGA/Component distribution system as
the example in Figure 5 illustrates, do the following:
1. On the VPN-11, connect a component video source (for example, a DVD
player) to the Y/G, B-Y/B and R-Y/R RCA (component video) INPUT
connectors
1
.
2. On the VPN-12, connect the Y/G, B-Y/B and R-Y/R RCA (component video)
OUTPUT connectors to a component acceptor
1
(for example, a plasma display).
3. Connect the LINE OUT 12-pole detachable terminal block connector of the
VPN-11 to the LINE INPUT 12-pole detachable terminal block connector
VPN-12, via coaxial cabling
2
(maximum range of up to 10m).
4. On the VPN-11 unit connect a 12V DC power adapter to the power socket
and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The VPN-12 unit receives its
power via the coaxial cable.
VPN-11
VPN-12
Plasma
Display
DVD Player
Figure 5: UXGA/Component Distribution System (up to 10m) Coaxial Cable
1 Alternatively, you can connect a computer graphics source to the VPN-11 UXGA INPUT, and connect the UXGA
OUTPUT connector on the VPN-12 to an acceptor (for example, a display)
2 The Kramer BC-3X2T7S cable is recommended. See our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 defines the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications
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of the VPN-11 / VPN-12
VPN-11 VPN-12
INPUT: 1 Y, B-Y, R-Y or RGB on 3 RCA
connectors; 1 XGA on an HD15 connector
(not simultaneous)
1 RGBHV or Y, B-Y, R-Y or RGB on
two 6-pin terminal block connectors
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OUTPUT: 1 RGBHV or Y, B-Y, R-Y or RGB on
two 6-pin terminal block connectors
1 Y, B-Y, R-Y or RGB on 3 RCA
connectors; 1 XGA on an HD15
connector (not simultaneous) 
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2.3Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 450MHz, (fully loaded)
DIFF. GAIN: 0.05%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.04 Deg.
K-FACTOR: 0.1%
S/N RATIO: 74dB @ 5MHz,
CROSSTALK (all hostile)
-42dB @ 5MHz, XGA into YUV
CONTROLS 1 input selector pushbutton
VIDEO COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE: 12V, 100mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.15cm x 2.76cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.08"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3 kg. (0.67 lbs.) approx. (each)
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket (each)
OPTIONS: RK-T1, RK-T3, 19 inch rack adapters, Kramer BC-3X2T7S cable
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1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 See our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com for details

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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.
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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.