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VM-2DP Quick Start Guide This page guides you through a basic installation and first-time use of your VM-2DP. For more detailed information, see the VM-2DP user manual. You can download the latest Kramer user manuals at http://www.kramerelectronics.com for detailed instructions.
Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 Overview About DisplayPort About HDCP Defining EDID 3 3 4 4 4 Your VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor 5 5 5.
1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function.
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 • Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs (where appropriate), and to check if firmware upgrades are available. i 2.
3 Overview The high-quality VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor takes a DisplayPort (DP) input signal and distributes it to two DisplayPort (DP) outputs. In particular, the VM-2DP features: • One DisplayPort (DP) input, two DisplayPort (DP) outputs, two output status LEDs, an active input status LED, as well as an EDID select button • Up to 2.7Gbps bandwidth per lane • A maximum resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a total maximum bandwidth of 10.
• Version 1.1 supports HDCP (see section 3.2) • Supports two-way communication over its auxiliary channel between the video source (for example, a PC) and the digital display, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-button play • Replaces the interface needed between the PC and an external display, as well as the low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface in notebook computers, monitors, to connect to LCD panels 3.
4 Your VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor Figure 1: VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor # 1 Feature INPUT DisplayPort Connector Function Connects to the DP source 2 OUT 1 DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP acceptor 1 3 OUT 2 DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP acceptor 2 4 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit 5 EDID SELECT Button Press to select the EDID 6 IN LED Illuminates green when the input is selected 7 OUT 2 LED Illuminates green when output 2 is selected 8 O
5 Connecting the VM-2DP 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor i Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM-2DP. After connecting your VM-2DP, connect its power and then switch on the power on each device. To connect the VM-2DP, as the example in Figure 2 shows, do the following: 1. Connect the DP source (for example, a PC with a DP output) to the INPUT DP connector. 2. 3.
5.1 Acquiring the EDID Initially, the VM-2DP operates with the factory default EDID (the VM-2DP reads the EDID, which is stored in its non-volatile memory). This lets you connect the power before connecting one of the acceptors or sources. The EDID is usually acquired once, when the machine is being set up in an installation. Once acquired, the EDID is saved in non-volatile memory and further acquisition is not necessary.
6 Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 DisplayPort Connector OUTPUTS: 2 DisplayPort Connectors BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 2.7Gbps bandwidth per lane and a total of 10.8Gps for all four lanes COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD: Supports: DisplayPort 1.1a and HDCP 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three 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. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1.
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