USER MANUAL - Keene Electronics
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1. In the example illustrated in Figure 2 a projector is disconnected from a PC in order to reinstall it at a distance after the PC has read the projector s acquired EDID from the VA 1VGAN The projector is then reconnected without the need to reboot the system The configuration illustrated in Figure 3 requires two separate stages e The VA 1VGAN needs to acquire the projector s EDID information see section 5 1 e The PC is connected to the VA 1VGAN letting it read the projector s EDID information even if it is not connected to the PC see section 5 2 The projector can now be reconnected at a distance to the PC via the VA 1VGAN 5 1 Acquiring the EDID To use the VA 1VGAN to acquire the EDID information as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect the OUTPUT VGA connector to the input VGA connector of the display for example a projector using a short cable 2 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in this illustration The ON LED should light 3 Press the CAPTURE EDID button The ON LED turns off while the EDID information is read and stored in the VA IVGAN non volatile memory When the ON LED lights again the EDID is stored 4 Disconnect the projector s VGA connector from the OUTPUT VGA on the VA 1VGAN 5 Disconnect the power source 1 The EDID is carried over pins 12 and 15 of the VGA connector It i2. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 2 3 Removal or installations charges Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 2 3 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer s
3. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Introduction Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Defining EDID 4 Your VA 1VGAN EDID Capture 5 Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture 5 1 Acquiring the EDID 5 2 Reconnecting the Projector 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Figure 2 VA 1VGAN Acquiring the EDID from the Display Device Figure 3 Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Tables Table 1 VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Functions Table 2 VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Technical Specifications AN DON UN A AU NS sp mm S Introduction 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 Thank you for purchasing the Kramer PicoTOOLS VA 1VGAN EDID Capture which is ideal for e Distributing presentation graphics e Using a display at a distance from the computer e Using in graphics production studios Each package includes the following items e The VA 1VGAN EDID Capture e This user manual 2 Getting
4. Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Be sure that the VGA cable passes the signals on pins 12 and 15 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 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 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Connect the input and outputs see section 5 Connect the input Connect the output S gt gt ie Computer Projector Graphics Source Step 2 Attach the power adapter Step 3 Acquire the EDID see section 5 1 O Power on the output device O Press the CAPTURE EDID button and release O The POWER LED turns off while reading the EDID O The POWER LED turns on when the EDID is stored Step 4 Reading the EDID see section 5 2 O Power
5. ervice center Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipme
6. formation available when they boot up otherwise the VGA output may be disabled 2 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 For example part number 2535 052002 3 Your VA 1VGAN EDID Capture 3 1 Defining EDID EDID Extended Display Identification Data is a data structure that the display provides to describe its capabilities to a graphics card connected to the display s source The EDID enables the source such as a PC to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the name of the manufacturer product type timing data supported by the display display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data 4 Your VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit CAPTURE INPUT O EDID Capture VA 1VGAN Figure 1 VA IVGAN EDID Capture Table 1 VA IVGAN EDID Capture Functions Feature Function 1 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit 2 OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector Connects to the VGA acceptor 3 CAPTURE Button Press to acquire the EDID 4 INPUT 15 pin HD connector Connects to the VGA source 5 ON LED llluminates when the power is connected 1 EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture 5 Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture
7. igure 3 Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture 6 Technical Specifications VA 1VGAN technical specifications are shown in Table 2 Table 2 VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Technical Specifications INPUT 1 XGA input on a 15 pin HD connector OUTPUT 1 XGA output on a 15 pin HD connector MAX OUTPUT LEVEL gt 2Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB 1 8GHz DIFF GAIN 0 02 DIFF PHASE 0 02Deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO 74dB 5MHz unweighted 66dB CONTROLS Pushbutton for EDID monitor information storage COUPLING DC direct wiring between input and output POWER SOURCE 5V DC 20mA DIMENSIONS 6 2cm x 6 2cm x 2 4cm 2 4 x 2 4 x 0 9 W D H WEIGHT 0 15kg 0 33lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply OPTIONS 19 rack mount adapter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS 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 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer
8. nt has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B gt B gt Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 PN 2900 000513 Rev 1 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000513 REV 1
9. on the output device O Power on VA 1VGAN O Make sure to power on the input device last to read the EDID 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VA 1VGAN is a VGA EDID Capture with VGA input and output on 15 pin HD computer graphics video connectors When the VA 1VGAN is connected to a display device and the CAPTURE EDID button is pressed the VA 1VGAN reads and stores the EDID Extended Display Identification Data from the display device The display can be disconnected and later reconnected without rebooting the operating system Specifically the VA 1VGAN features e 15 pin HD connectors for input and output signals e An EDID capture pushbutton e AnON LED e 5V DC power To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VA 1VGAN away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Enur Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 1 Some computers need to have the EDID in
10. s essential that the cable used for capturing the EDID passes all 15 pins 2 Also make sure that the projector is connected to the power supply 5 Connecting the VA 1VGAN EDID Capture Projector Figure 2 VA 1VGAN Acquiring the EDID from the Display Device 5 2 Reconnecting the Projector To reconnect the projector at a distance from the PC as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect a VGA source for example a VGA computer graphics source to the INPUT VGA connector on the VA 1VGAN Turn on the VGA source only after connecting the VA 1VGAN so it can acquire the EDID properly 2 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 3 When installation is complete connect the OUTPUT VGA connector of the VA 1VGAN to the projector using the required cable length 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VA 1VGAN 2 If the PC can supply power to the unit via its VGA connector the power supply is not needed 3 The EDID is transmitted to the PC via the VA 1VGAN so the PC gets the EDID information even if the projector is temporarily disconnected When installing the display again at a distance there is no need to reboot the PC KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications VGA III l A 53 AAN lt gt gt Computer Projector Graphics Source F
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