Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 5 5.1 Introduction Getting Started Overview About HDMI Defining EDID Recommendations for Best Performance Your VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Acquiring EDID 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 6 8 5.1.1 5.1.
Introduction 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 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor.
Overview In particular, the VM-4HDMI: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel1 Equalizes and reclocks the data Features a default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit2 Can read and store, in non-volatile memory, the EDID3 block from one of the outputs, so it can then provide the EDID information to the HDMI source even if the display device is not connected Includes five HDMI connectors, four output status LEDs, an active status LED, as well as EDID read and select buttons.
Your VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable1, and user-friendly connector Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-button play HDMI has the capacity to support: Existing high-definition video formats (720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60), as
Your VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Figure 1: VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Table 1: VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Features 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Illuminates when the input is active; blinks when the input is not valid READ Button Press to read the EDID of the selected display SELECT Button Select the desired display for EDID information OUTPUTS LEDs LEDs light when an output(s) is connected and active; LEDs blink when selecting EDID (see section 5.
Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor 5 Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor To connect the VM-4HDMI as a 1:4 HDMI distributor, do the following: 1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the INPUT connector. 2.
Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor Figure 2: Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor 7
Connecting a VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor 5.1 Acquiring EDID The VM-4HDMI initially operates with the default EDID. This means that you can turn ON the power before connecting any of the acceptors or the source. 5.1.1 Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output You can either work with the default EDID or select an EDID from one of the connected outputs. To select an EDID, do the following: 1. Press the SELECT button. The connected OUTPUTS LEDs blink. 2.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor INPUT: OUTPUTS: BANDWIDTH: COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD: CONTROLS: INDICATOR LEDs: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: HDMI Connector 4 HDMI Connectors Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel Supports HDMI 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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 feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
