User manual

Introduction
1
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 Groups
1
, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI
Distributor. The VM-4HDMI is ideal for:
 Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
 Rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
 VM-4HDMI 1:4 HDMI Distributor
 Power cord
 This user manual
2
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
 Review the contents of this user manual
 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
3
3 Overview
The Kramer VM-4HDMI is a high quality 1:4 HDMI distributor that accepts
an HDMI input and distributes the signal to four outputs, allowing one or
more of the outputs to be connected to receiving devices, thus making it a
versatile, reliable component in a video system. The VM-4HDMI distributes
signals having resolutions up to UXGA, including all HDTV formats.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com