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3. HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Taking 15 minutes to
read this manual may save you a few hours later. You don’t even have to read the whole manual. At the
beginning of each section, you’ll find an overview of the section. So if the section doesn’t apply to you, you
don’t have to spend your time reading it.
4. UNPACKING AND CONTENTS
The items contained in your Kramer VS switcher package are listed below. Please save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future transportation and shipment of the video switcher.
This User Manual
Your KRAMER Switcher
A Power Cord
KRAMER K-Switch Software for Windows 95/98® (A CD plus Booklet or download from the web)
KRAMER Null Modem Adapter Connector
A Concise Directory of KRAMER Products
4.1 Optional Accessories
The following accessories, which are available from Kramer, can enhance implementation of your amplifier.
For information regarding cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer.
BNC "Y" Connector - Used for looping purposes and splits the incoming signal to enable connection of
an additional machine.
SP-11 - (Video/Audio Processor) can be serially connected between the video/audio source and the
switcher for video and audio control/correction. The machine provides camera control and luminance/white
balance correction. The SP-11 is also capable of performing composite to Y/C conversion and bi-directional
transcoding. The machine allows full control over the video signal: video gain down to full fade, log or linear
definition control, log or linear contrast control, color saturation control, black level control, red, green and
blue controls and a screen splitter control for “before-after” comparison. The Input switch control is "audio-
follow-video".
VM-1411 (Video/Balanced Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier) can be serially connected between the
switcher and the acceptors for video and audio distribution. It is a full broadcast, state-of-the-art machine,
designed for studio and other applications. The VM-1411 has two inputs, video and audio, each splitting to 5
outputs. The user may select 2 x 1:5 or 1:10 operation via front panel control switches. Several VM-1411
units may be chained through the looping inputs. Output signals are (user selectable) DC or AC coupled for
highest flexibility. Audio outputs are buffered and isolated from each other, allowing Hi-Fi Balanced audio
distribution.
VIDEO TESTER - A new, unique, patented, indispensable tool for the video professional, the video
Tester is used to test a video path leading to/from an amplifier. By pressing only one touch switch it can trace
missing signals, distinguish between good and jittery (VCR sourced) signals, and identify the presence of
good signals. Whenever a video signal is missing, because of bad connections, cable breaks or faulty sources,
the video Tester is all you need.