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
powered by a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•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 2define 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
