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The Kramer VM-5HDxln 1:5 3G HD-SDI DA is a high performance 1:5 distributor

for SDI video signals. It accepts one input, equalizes and reclocks it, and

distributes the signal to five identical outputs.

The VM-5HDxln:

• Supports up to 400m cable equalization (400m for SD signals, 220m for

1.5Gbps HD signals, and 200m for 3Gbps HD signals)

SD means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format consisting of 480 (NTSC) or 576

(PAL) lines of interlaced video. HD means a video format consisting of 720 lines of

progressive video or 1080 lines of interlaced or progressive video

• Operates at up to 2.97Gbps, enabling it to be used for standard definition,

high definition and the new 3G high definition serial digital video signals

(SD/HD SDI)

• Passes ancillary digital information, such as, embedded audio, Teletext, and

time code) during the blanking period

• Is SMPTE 292M, 259M and 424M compliant and supports data rates of

270Mbps, 1483.5Mbps, 1485Mbps and 2970Mbps

• Provides automatic, multi-rate equalization and reclocking for losses typical

with long runs of 75Ω co-axial cable up to 400m

• Features LEDs to indicate the SDI resolution (SD or HD)

The VM-5HDxln is housed in a Kramer DigiTOOLS® enclosure and can run on

between 5 and 20V DC.