Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-100A
XGA / Audio Interface
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 350-plus different
models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface.
This product is ideal for graphics and audio installations in conference rooms
and training rooms, as well as for long distance graphics signal distribution.
The package includes the following items:
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VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
Power cord
This user manual2
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
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
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Overview
3 Overview
The VP-100A is a high performance XGA and audio interface that accepts a
computer graphics (XGA) signal on an HD15 connector and outputs it to
RGBHV1 on BNC connectors, and also converts an unbalanced stereo audio
signal to balanced stereo audio.
In addition, the VP-100A includes:
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A video bandwidth of 430MHz, to ensure transparent operation at
multiple resolutions including UXGA
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A local monitor loop-through on an active HD15F connector
An unbalanced stereo audio input on a 3.5mm mini jack
A balanced stereo audio output on a terminal block connector
Hs and Vs shift control
Cable equalization control
Left and right audio level controls
ID Bit control switches
To achieve the best performance:
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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)
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer VP-100A away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-100A front and rear panels:
1 Separate H and V (RGBHsVs) or RGBCs (separate composite sync)
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Your VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
Figure 1: VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
Table 1: Front Panel VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface Features
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Feature
POWER Switch
Function
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2
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
Trimmer Adjust1 the vertical display to compensate for delay problems due to long
and/or unequal cables (when the V SHIFT switch is set to ON)
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4
5
ON/OFF Set to ON to enable the vertical shift trimmer
Switch
Trimmer Adjust1 the horizontal display to compensate for delay problems due to long
and/or unequal cables (when the H SHIFT switch is set to ON)
ON/OFF Set to ON to enable the horizontal shift trimmer
Switch
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XGA EQ. Trimmer Adjust1 cable equalization of the BNC output
LEFT
Adjust1 the left audio output signal level
Trimmer
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RIGHT
Adjust1 the right audio output signal level
Trimmer
1 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it, trimming the appropriate level
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Your VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface Features
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Feature
Function
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Hs BNC Connector
Vs BNC Connector
Cs BNC Connector
RED BNC Connector Amplified and buffered red signal output
GREEN BNC
Connector
Horizontal sync for amplified and buffered horizontal sync output
Vertical sync for amplified and buffered vertical sync output
Composite sync for amplified and buffered composite sync output
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Amplified and buffered green signal output
Amplified and buffered blue signal output
Connect to the XGA source
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BLUE BNC
Connector
15 XGA INPUT
HD15 Connector
16 XGA LOOP
HD15 Connector
17 AUDIO INPUT
3.5mm mini Connector
Active loop for connecting to an additional acceptor
Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio source
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor
AC connector, enabling power to the unit
18 AUDIO OUTPUT
Terminal Block Connector
19 Power Connector Fuse
Figure 2 and Table 3 define the VP-100A underside ID BIT Control switches
(top left side):
Figure 2: VP-100A Underside
Table 3: VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface Underside Features
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Feature
ID BIT 4 Switch
ID BIT 11 Switch
Function
Slide down to set to ON1; up to set to OFF
Slide down to set to ON1; up to set to OFF
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1 The default. Enabling the notebook or laptop to output an XGA signal to an external VGA monitor
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Connecting the VP-100A
5 Connecting the VP-100A
To connect your VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface, as the example in Figure 5
illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect your XGA source (for example, a laptop’s digital graphics card)
to the XGA INPUT HD15F connector and to the AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm
mini jack, for example, using a Kramer C-GMA/GMA cable (VGA
HD15M +Audio jack to VGA HD15M +Audio jack)1.
2. Connect the BNC OUTPUT connectors (Cs, RED, GREEN and BLUE2)
to the XGA acceptor (for example, a projector).
3. If required, connect a local display to the HD15F XGA LOOP port.
4. Connect the balanced stereo AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block to an
acceptor (for example, speakers), as one of the following:
L+ L- G R+ R-
L+ L- G R+ R-
+ - G + -
Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo
Audio Output to an Unbalanced Acceptor
Figure 3: Connecting the Balanced Stereo
Audio Output to a Balanced Acceptor
5. On the underside of the VP-100A:
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Slide the ID BIT 4 switch downwards to set to ON
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Slide the ID BIT 11 switch downwards to set to ON
6. If required, adjust the:
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Vertical and/or horizontal shift levels3
XGA EQ. level3
Left and right audio levels3
2 Connect the BNC output connectors according to the acceptor capabilities: you may use RGBHV or RGBCs
3 See Table 1
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Technical Specifications
Projector
Computer
Graphics
Source
Local Display
Speakers
Figure 5: VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
6 Technical Specifications
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-100A XGA / Audio Interface
INPUTS:
VIDEO: 1 XGA on HD15F connector; AUDIO: 1 Unbalanced stereo 3.5mm
1 XGA on HD15F loop mini jack
VIDEO: R, G, B, Hs, Vs, Cs on BNC AUDIO: 1 balanced stereo audio on a
OUTPUTS:
double connectors
5-pin terminal block connector
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 2Vpp
AUDIO: 27Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB):
DIFF. GAIN:
VIDEO: 430MHz
1.3%
AUDIO: >100kHz
DIFF. PHASE:
K-FACTOR:
0.35 Deg.
<0.05%
S/N RATIO:
CONTROLS:
COUPLING:
AUDIO THD + NOISE:
VIDEO: 79dB
0 to +5.3dB EQ. @ 50MHz
VIDEO: DC
0.052%
AUDIO: 70dB
AUDIO: Input: AC, Output: DC
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: 0.004%
POWER SOURCE:
DIMENSIONS:
WEIGHT:
ACCESSORIES:
OPTIONS:
230VAC 50/60Hz (115V, USA) 6VA
22cm x 18cm x 4.5cm (8.7” x 7” x 1.7”) W, D, H
1.3kg (2.9lbs.) approx.
Power cord
19” rack adapter RK-80
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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 dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site
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3.
Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
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Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
Removal or installation of the product
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Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
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:
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2.
Removal or installations charges.
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
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To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
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:
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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"
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
FCC Rules and Regulations:
EN-50082:
CFR-47:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
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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.
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Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
Caution
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