Kramer VS-121HC [6/33] Overview

Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VS-121HC is a high-quality 12 x 1:2 Component Video

Switcher / Transcoder designed for home cinema applications. It features:

• Four composite video inputs on RCA connectors

• Four s-Video inputs on 4-pin connectors

• Four sets of component video inputs on RCA connectors

In particular:

• The VS-121HC supports the following video standards when

transcoding: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43; PAL B, D, G, H, I, M, N; and

SECAM. The VS-121HC does not support HD

• Composite and s-Video inputs are transcoded to component video, and the

component inputs are switched to two identical component video outputs

• The front panel has 12 input selector buttons, as well as a panel lock

button to prevent unintentional tampering with the front panel

• The VS-121HC has a high video bandwidth, ensuring that it remains

transparent even in the most critical applications

• The VS-121HC can operate in tandem with the VS-121HCA

The VS-121HC can be operated using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

• RS-232 and RS-485 serial commands transmitted by PC, a touch screen

system, or other serial controller

• The ETHERNET

• The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter

The VS-121HC is housed in a 19” 1U rack-mountable enclosure, and is

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your

VS-121HC away from moisture, excessive sunlight, and dust

to avoid interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise

levels (often associated with low quality cables)

4 Your VS-121HC Switcher / Transcoder

Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the

VS-121HC 12 x 1 Component Video Switcher / Transcoder.

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com