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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the VM-4DP 1:4 DisplayPort Distributor 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 Installing in a Rack 7 5 Connecting the VM-4DP 8 6 6.1 6.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
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 i 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.2 Safety Instructions ! 2.3 Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning: Do not open the unit.
3 Overview The VM-4DP is a high-quality 1:4 DisplayPort Distributor that accepts a DisplayPort (DP) input, equalizes and reclocks the data, and distributes the signal to four DisplayPort outputs. The VM-4DP features: One DisplayPort input, four DisplayPort outputs, four output status LEDs, an active input status LED, as well as EDID read and select buttons Maximum data rate of 10.8Gps (2.
VM-4DP – Overview Figure 1: VM-4DP 1:4 DisplayPort Distributor Front Panel # Feature Function 1 POWER LED Illuminates when receiving power 2 ACTIVE LED Illuminates when the input is active 3 READ Button Press to read the EDID of the selected display 4 SELECT Button Select the desired output from which to acquire the EDID information 5 OUTPUT LEDs LEDs light when an output(s) is connected and active; LEDs flash when selecting EDID (see Section 6) 5 VM-4DP - Overview 5
6 Figure 2: VM-4DP 1:4 DisplayPort Distributor Rear Panel # Feature Function 6 INPUT DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DisplayPort source 7 OUTPUT DisplayPort Connectors Connect to the DP acceptors (from 1 to 4) 8 PROGRAM 9-pin D-sub port Use to program the unit 9 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 10 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF VM-4DP – Overview 6 VM-4DP - Overview
4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
5 Connecting the VM-4DP i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM-4DP. After connecting your VM-4DP, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VM-4DP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1. Connect a DP source (for example, a computer graphics source) to the DP INPUT connector. 2. Connect the DP output connectors (not all the outputs need to be connected), to up to four DP acceptors (for example, displays). 3.
6 Acquiring an EDID The VM-4DP initially operates with the default EDID. This means that you can turn ON the power before connecting any of the acceptors or the source. You can acquire the EDID from: 6.1 The default EDID, see Section 6.1 A connected output, see Section 6.2 Acquiring the Default EDID To acquire the default EDID, do the following: 1. Press the SELECT button, as required, to reach a disconnected output. The selected output LED flashes. 2. Press the READ button.
7 Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VM-4DP Firmware Using the STC Software”.
8 Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 DisplayPort connector OUTPUTS: 4 DisplayPort connectors MAX. DATA RATE: 10.8Gps (2.7Gbps bandwidth per lane) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS: Supports DisplayPort 1.1 and HDCP 1.
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