Kramer Electronics VM-20HD user manual Introduction, Getting Started, 2.1Quick Start

Models: VM-20HD

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1 Introduction

Introduction

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 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-20HDDual 1:10 HD2/SD3 - SDI Distribution Amplifier, which is ideal for:

￿SDI production studios for signal distribution

￿Broadcast studios for on-air operation

￿SDI field production

￿Using with SDI video sources such as professional digital cameras

The package includes the following items:

￿VM-20HDDual 1:10 HD/SD - SDI Distribution Amplifier

￿Power cord

￿This user manual4

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 cables5

2.1Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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 High Definition (HD) means a video format, consisting of either 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of either progressive or interlaced video

3 Standard Definition (SD) means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of 480 (for NTSC) or 576 (for PAL) lines of interlaced video

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Kramer Electronics VM-20HD user manual Introduction, Getting Started, 2.1Quick Start