Kramer Electronics VS-21A - Manual (Page 3)

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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your
VS-21A 2x1 Component Video / Digital
Audio Switcher. The Kramer VS-21A is ideal for:
Broadcast, presentation and production facilities
Home cinema switching
Ultra high bandwidth signal switching
The package includes the following items:
VS-21A 2x1 Component Video / Digital Audio Switcher
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
The high resolution VS-21A 2x1 Component Video / Digital Audio Switcher
is a mechanical switcher that can be used for component video and digital
audio signals. In particular, the VS-21A:
Uses an “RF” PCB design with 3 ultra high bandwidth channels,
providing bandwidth exceeding 1000 MHz (1 GHz), and is therefore
suitable for use with almost any common signal
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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3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com