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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-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 4.
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.
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 Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled.
3 Overview The Kramer DigiTOOLS® VM-4HN is a high-quality 1:4 HDMI distributor that takes one HDMI input, equalizes and reclocks the signal and distributes it to four identical outputs. The VM-4HN distributes signals having resolutions up to 4Kx2K and including WUXGA and 1080p. In particular, the VM-4HN features: A maximum data rate of 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel) HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.
3.1 Defining the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA Figure 1 defines the VM-4HN. Figure 1: VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA # Feature 1 HDMI IN Connector Connects to the HDMI source 2 EDID SETUP Button Press to capture the input EDID or select the default EDID (see Section 4.
4 Connecting the VM-4HN i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM-4HN. After connecting your VM-4HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Connect the VM-4HN as illustrated in the example in Figure 2: 1. Connect an HDMI input source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector. 2. Connect the four OUTPUT connectors to up to four HDMI acceptors, as follows: Not all outputs need to be connected.
Figure 2: Connecting the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA 4.1 Acquiring an EDID To acquire an EDID, press the EDID SETUP button as follows: 1. The first press of the EDID SETUP button displays the present EDID status similar to that shown in the next step. 2. The second press of EDID SETUP enters the read mode and each additional press cycles through the source options: OUT 1 -> OUT 2 -> OUT 3 -> OUT 4 -> all LEDS flash slowly for auto-mix -> all LEDs flash quickly for a default EDID. 3.
5 Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 HDMI connector OUTPUTS: 4 HDMI connectors MAX. DATA RATE: 10.2Gbps ( 3.4Gbps per graphic channel) COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD: Supports HDMI and HDCP CONTROLS: EDID Setup button INDICATOR LEDs: OUTPUTS 1 to 4, and ACTIVE LED OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing POWER CONSUMPTION: 5V DC, 800mA DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.2cm x 2.4cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 0.
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