3.1About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that digital Step-In Commanders (for example, the SID-DPand SID-DVI) do not require an independent power supply if the distance between the VP-81SIDNand the Step-In Commander does not exceed 50m (164ft). The Power Connect™ feature applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 50m on standard TP cable. (Heavier gauge cable may be used to extend the Power Connect™ range).
Note: Analog Step-In Commanders (for example, the SID-VGAand SID-X1) do require independent power supplies.
3.2Using Twisted Pair cables
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC-DGKat524(CAT 5 24 AWG), the Kramer BC-DGKat623(CAT 6 23 AWG), and the Kramer BC-DGKat7a23(CAT 7a 23 AWG) cables. These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.
Note: The VP-81SIDNcannot work with unshielded cables.
3.3Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN
You can use the RC-IR3IR transmitter to operate the VP-81SIDNvia the built in IR receiver on the front panel, or instead, via an optional external IR receiver. The external IR receiver can be located 15m (49ft) away from the device. This distance can be extended to up to 60m (197ft) when used with three extension cables.
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm mini jack that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm mini jack.