Kramer Electronics VM-1610 audio amplifier
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1. Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from e2. 21 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the VM 1610 see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack e or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside VM 1610 Connect the inpute Connect the outputs Balanced Stereo Audio Player A 2 Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Recorder 1 Audio Recorder 10 Balanced Stereo Balanced Sterea Audio Recorder 1 Audio Recorder 8 Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the configuration and level see section 6 CH2LEVEL MODE CH1 LEVEL VM 1610 Hoo 2105 Ier Rem O O O Ta 2x14 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 4 1 Overview The VM 1610 is a high performance distribution amplifier for balanced stereo signals It can also be configured as one 1 10 or two 1 5 balanced stereo audio distribution amplifiers The VM 1610 features e Grouped audio level controls e Configuration as a 1 10 or 2x1 5 DA e signal to noise ratio of 92dB 1Vpp e A standard 10 19 rack mount size The VM 80A is a high performance distribution amplifier for balanced stereo audio signals It can be configured as one 1 8 or two 1 4 balanced stereo audio distribution amplifiers The VM 80A features e Grouped audio level controls e Configuration as a 1 8 or 2x1 4 DA e Asignal to noise ratio of 100dB 9 1Vpp e Compact desktop size Two units can be rack mounted side by side in a 1U rack
3. Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor and or the VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor which are ideal for e professional A V system requiring high quality signal distribution e Recording studios and live sound reinforcement systems e Rental and staging applications Each package includes the following items e The VM 1610 and or the VM 80A e Power cord e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started
4. VM 80A Press the 2x1 4 MODE button The Channel audio inputs are distributed to the Channel audio outputs The Channel 2 audio inputs are distributed to the Channel 2 1 audio outputs 7 Adjust the right and left audio levels by turning the CH1 and CH2 LEVEL trimmers with a small screwdriver me St Balanced Stereo Audio Player Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Recorder 1 Audio Recorder 8 Figure 4 Connecting the VM 80A in a 1 8 Configuration 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM 80A After connecting your VM 80A switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 9 Technical Specifications 6 2 1 Changing the VM 80A Default Mode By factory default the VM 80A starts in 1 8 mode To change the default mode to 2x1 4 1 Disconnect device from its power source 2 Open the top cover of the device 3 Move the jumper on the main board from 1 1 to 1 2 This operation must be performed by a qualified technician 7 Technical Specifications The VM 1610 and VM 80A technical specifications are shown in Table 3 Table 3 Technical Specifications VM 1610 VM 80A INPUT 2 balanced audio stereo 4dBu 50kQ on 2 balanced audio stereo 4dBu 100ko on detachable terminal blocks terminal block connectors OUTPUT 10 or 2x5 balanced audio stereo 4dBu 8 or 2 x 4 balanced audio stereo 4dBu 500 on detachable
5. space with the optional RK 1 adapter To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer products away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your VM 1610 and VM 80A Distribution Amplifiers Section 4 1 defines the VM 1610 and section 4 2 defines the VM 80A distribution amplifiers Your VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM 1610 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your VM 1610 and VM 80A Distribution Amplifiers POWER CH2LEVEL MODE CH1 LEVEL O H 1 10 LEFT RIGHT mm 21 5 L t RT oo O 1 10 Balanced Audlo Stereo Dietributer VM 1610 E 2 CHANNEL 1 OUT1 OUT2 ours OUTA OUTS INPUT f INPUT OUT 4 OUT ours OUT4 OUTS pRa Ela rla pRa rla Rael pRa Ela Rois pRa rla pRa rla pRa Ela pRa pla rRa rla pRa rla G G G G G G G 6G G G6 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G 6 6G 6 6 OTI OLE Figure 1 VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATI
6. terminal blocks 500 on terminal block connectors AUDIO BANDWIDTH gt 100kHz 20kHz AUDIO 18Vpp 20Vpp OUTPUT GAIN RANGE 0 5dB to 9 5dB four trimmers two for 0 2 to 5 8dB four trimmers two for each each input channel input channel AUDIO S N RATIO 92dB 1Vpp 100dB 1Vpp CROSSTALK 84 5dB 60dB 1kHz CONTROL Front selector switch for 1 10 or 2x1 5 Front selector switches for 1 8 or 2x1 4 operation 4 front accessible gain trimmers operation 4 front accessible gain trimmers COUPLING AC input DC output AC input DC output THD 0 011 at 1kHz 0 02 2 HARMONIC 0 003 0 006 POWER SOURCE 230V AC 115V AC U S A 21VA 230V AC 50 60Hz 115V AC U S A 6 7VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D rack mountable 22cm x 18cm x 4 5cm 8 7 x 7 x 1 8 W D H half 19 WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx 1 2kg 2 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Detachable AC power cord OPTIONS RK 1 19 rack adapter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this wa
7. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VM 1610 and VM 80A Distribution Amplifiers 4 1 Your VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor 4 2 Your VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor 5 Installing the VM 1610 in a Rack 6 Connecting the VM 1610 and VM 80A 6 1 Connecting the VM 1610 Distribution Amplifier 6 2 Connecting the VM 80A Distribution Amplifier 6 2 1 Changing the VM 80A Default Mode 7 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor Figure 2 VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Functions Figure 3 Connecting the VM 1610 in a 1 10 Configuration Figure 4 Connecting the VM 80A in a 1 8 Configuration Tables Table 1 VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor Functions Table 2 VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Functions Table 3 Technical Specifications lt Hi kat ka _ 4 Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better
8. VE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 1610 and VM 80A Distribution Amplifiers Table 1 VM 1610 1 10 Balanced Audio Stereo Distributor Functions Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated power switch to turn the unit on and off 2 CH 2 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT Trimmers Controls the left and right audio gains of channel 2 3 MODE 1 10 2x1 5 Button Press to choose 2x1 5 output release to choose 1 10 output 4 CH 1 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT Trimmers Controls the left and right audio gains of channel 1 5 CHANNEL 1 OUT Terminal Blocks Connect to the channel 1 balanced stereo acceptors 1 to 5 6 CHANNEL 1 INPUT Terminal Block Connects the a balanced stereo source 1 7 CHANNEL 2 INPUT Terminal Block Connects the a balanced stereo source 2 8 CHANNEL 2 OUT Terminal Blocks Connect to the channel 1 balanced stereo acceptors 6 to 10 or connect to the channel 2 balanced stereo acceptors 1 to 5 9 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 4 2 Your VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VM 80A POWER E C EM 1 MODE CH 2 LEVEL CH 1 LEVEL e e 18 2x14 Lert RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 1 8 Audio Dist
9. ach side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e in some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VM 1610 and VM 80A 6 Connecting the VM 1610 and VM 80A Section 6 1 describes how to connect the VM 1610 and section 6 2 describes how to connect VM 80A 6 1 Connecting the VM 1610 Distribution Amplifier To connect the VM 1610 in a 1 10 configuration as shown in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect the input source for example a balanced stereo audio player to the Channel 1 INPUT terminal block connector Connect the OUT terminal block connectors to up to 10 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders Release the MODE button to the 1 10 position Switch on the VM 1610 The audio input is distributed to the audio outputs Note The Channel 2 INPUT canno
10. back Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing P N 2900 001002 Rev 3 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 001002 REV 3
11. ding adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 2 3 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 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED 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 OFDAMAGES 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 N 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 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 damage
12. e VM 80A Distribution Amplifier To connect the VM 80A in a 1 8 configuration as shown in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect the input source for example a balanced stereo audio player to the CH 1 INPUT terminal block connector 2 Connectthe OUT terminal block connectors to up to 8 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders 3 Pressthe 1 8 MODE button Switch on the VM 80A The audio input is distributed to the audio outputs Note CH 2 INPUT cannot be distributed to all 8 outputs only the CH 1 INPUT can 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM 80A After connecting your VM 80A switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VM 1610 and VM 80A 5 Adjust the right and left audio levels by turning the CH1 and CH2 LEVEL trimmers with a small screwdriver To connect the VM 80A in a 2x1 4 configuration do the following 1 Connect input source for example a balanced stereo audio player to the CH 1 INPUT terminal block connector 2 Connect input source 2 for example a balanced stereo audio player to the CH 2 INPUT terminal block connector 3 Connect the CH 1 OUT terminal block connectors to up to 4 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders 4 Connect the CH 2 OUT terminal block connectors to up to 4 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders Switch on the
13. ributor VM 80A p 971 HN U CH2A E MNA Quer Asa UO rum ee OUTPUTS SE Figure 2 VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Functions Table 2 VM 80A 1 8 Audio Distributor Functions Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated power switch to turn the unit on and off 2 MODE 1 8 Button Press to choose the 1 8 output 3 MODE 2x1 4 Button Press to choose the 2x1 4 output 4 CH2 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT Trimmers Controls the left and right audio gains of channel 2 5 CH 1 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT Trimmers Controls the left and right audio gains of channel 1 6 CHANNEL 1 INPUT Terminal Block Connects to the balanced stereo source 1 Installing the VM 1610 in a Rack to 4 Feature Function 7 CHANNEL 2 INPUT Terminal Block Connects to the balanced stereo source 2 8 CHANNEL 1 OUT Terminal Blocks Connect to the channel 1 balanced stereo acceptors 1 9 CHANNEL 2 1 OUT Terminal Blocks Connect to the channel 1 balanced stereo acceptors 5 to 8 or channel 2 balanced stereo acceptors 1 to 4 10 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 5 Installing the VM 1610 in a Rack This section describes how to install the VM 1610 in a rack Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F
14. rranty 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 IA 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 a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 2 ER Removal or installations charges Costs of initial technical adjustments set up inclu
15. s so the above limitations andexclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legalrights 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 EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Do po po 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 Usethe supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 11 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feed
16. t be distributed to the 10 outputs only the Channel 1 INPUT Adjust the right and left audio levels by turning the CH1 and CH2 LEVEL trimmers with a small screwdriver To connect the VM 1610 in a 2x1 5 configuration do the following 1 Connect input source for example a balanced stereo audio player to the Channel 1 INPUT terminal block connector Connect input source 2 for example a balanced stereo audio player to the Channel 2 INPUT terminal block connector Connect the Channel 1 OUT terminal block connectors to up to 5 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders Connect the Channel 2 OUT terminal block connectors to up to 5 acceptors for example balanced stereo audio recorders Press in the MODE button to the 2x1 5 position Switch on the VM 1610 The Channel 1 audio inputs are distributed to the Channel 1 audio outputs The Channel 2 audio inputs are distributed to the Channel 2 audio outputs 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM 1610 After connecting your VM 1610 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Connecting the VM 1610 and VM 80A 7 Adjust the right and left audio levels by turning the CH1 and CH2 LEVEL trimmers with a small screwdriver Balanced Stereo Audio Player Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Recorder 1 Audio Recorder 10 Figure 3 Connecting the VM 1610 in a 1 10 Configuration 6 2 Connecting th
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