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1. 32 to 131 TEMPERATURE STORAGE 45 to 72 49 to 162 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 21 5cm x 16 3cm x 4 4cm 8 5 x 6 4 x 1 7 W D H WEIGHT 0 6kg 1 32lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables RK 1 19 rack adapter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results use Kramer cables such as the C HM HM series the C HM DM series and or our HDMI over fiber optics C FOHM FOHM series Default EDID 7 Default EDID Monitor Model name Manufacturer Plug and Play ID Serial number Manufacture date KRM0023 505 707455010 2009 ISO week 10 Filter driver None EDID revision 1 3 Input signal type Digital Color bit depth Undefined Display type RGB color Screen size 520 x 320 mm 24 0 in Power management Extension blocs Standby Suspend Active off sleep 1 CEA EXT Color characteristics Default color space Non sRGB Display gamma wee 2 20 Red chromaticity Rx 0 674 Ry 0 319 Green chromaticity Gx 0 188 Gy 0 706 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 148 By 0 064 White point default Wx 0 313 Wy 0 329 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range 30 83kHz Vertical scan range 56 76Hz Video bandwidth 170MHz CVT standard Not2. In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
3. C 02 03 1B F1 48 10 05 84 03 02 07 16 01 23 09 07 07 65 03 0C 00 10 00 83 01 00 00 02 3A 80 18 71 38 2D 40 58 2C 45 00 07 44 21 00 00 1E 01 1D 80 18 71 1C 16 20 58 2C 25 00 07 44 21 00 00 9E 01 1D 00 72 51 D0 1E 20 6E 28 55 00 07 44 21 00 00 1E 8C 0A D0 8A 20 E0 2D 10 10 3E 96 00 07 44 21 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 47 11 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment en
4. D button When the LED stops flashing the EDID from Output 3 is stored at the input Pressing the EDID SELECT button briefly once causes the relevant LEDs to indicate which EDID is stored at the input as follows e OUTPUT 1 LED flashes the EDID from OUTPUT 1 was the last acquired e OUTPUT 2 LED flashes the EDID from OUTPUT 2 was the last acquired and so on e All OUTPUT LEDs flash the default EDID was the last acquired All OUTPUT LEDs flash sequentially the EDID was the last acquired 1 To cancel the EDID modification wait for a few seconds without touching any button 2 The EDID acquired is a weighted average of all the connected outputs For example if several displays with different resolutions are connected to the outputs the acquired EDID supports all the resolutions as well as other parameters included in the EDID 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor INPUT 1 HDMI connector OUTPUTS 4 HDMI connectors MAX DATA RATE 6 75Gbps 2 25Gbps per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI_ Supports HDMI and HDCP STANDARD CONTROLS SELECT and READ buttons for selecting and storing EDID information INDICATOR LEDs POWER OUTPUTS 1 4 POWER CONSUMPTION 5V DC 1 1A OPERATING 0 to 55
5. HC see Section 5 1 e Acquiring the EDID see Section 5 2 5 1 Connecting the VM 4HC Plasma Display 1 Display 3 Figure 3 Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor To connect the VM 4HC as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect the HDMI source for example a DVD player to the INPUT connector 1 Switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM 4HC After connecting your VM 4HC switch on its power and then switch on the power to each device 2 Using the Kramer HDMI copper cables 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor 2 Connect the HDMI OUTPUT connectors to up to 4 HDMI acceptors as follows OUTPUT 1 to display device 1 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 2 to display device 2 for example a plasma or LCD display OUTPUT 3 to display device 3 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 4 to display device 4 for example a plasma display 3 Connect the power adapter to the device and to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 4 Ifrequired acquire the EDID see Section 5 2 5 2 Acquiring the EDID Initially the VM 4HC operates with the factory default EDID stored in the non volatile memory The source reads the EDID from the device when the device is plugged in or powered on The EDID can be acquired from e One of the outputs e The default EDID e Up to four connected outputs using the Auto mix Mode Repeatedly pressi
6. ID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the VM 4HC to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding 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 and position your VM 4HC away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Warning use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall Wane TAM that is provided with the unit IWarning Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing the device or servicing unit 1 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 2 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner 3 Defined by a standa
7. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 3 2 Defining the EDID 3 3 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Defining the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor 5 Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor 5 1 Connecting the VM 4HC 52 Acquiring the EDID 6 Technical Specifications 7 Default EDID Figures Figure 1 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Front Panel Figure 2 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Tables Table 1 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Front Panel Features Table 2 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Rear Panel Features Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor E Un Da sa Un Un 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 your Kramer VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor which is ideal for e Home theater presentation and multim
8. REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics r
9. V 16 9 1 1 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Default EDID 1280 x 720p at 60Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 Native 720 x 480p at 60Hz EDTV 16 9 32 27 720 x 480p at 60Hz EDTV 4 3 8 9 720 x 480i at 60Hz Doublescan 16 9 32 27 720 x 576i at 50Hz Doublescan 16 9 64 45 640 x 480p at 60Hz Default 4 3 1 1 NB NTSC refresh rate Hz 1000 1001 CE audio data formats supported LPCM 2 channel 16 20 24 bit depths at 32 44 48 kHz CE vendor specific data VSDB IEEE registration number 0x000C03 CEC physical address 1 0 0 0 Maximum TMDS clock 165MHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration 2 0 Front left right Yes Front LFE No Front center No Rear left right No Rear center No Front left right center No Rear left right center No Rear No Report information Date generated 15 Dec 11 Software revision 2 60 0 972 Data source File Operating system 5 1 2600 2 Service Pack 3 Raw data 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 2E 4D 23 00 01 01 01 01 0A 13 01 03 80 34 20 78 EA B3 25 AC 51 30 B4 26 10 50 54 A5 4B 00 81 80 A9 40 71 4F 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 1D 00 72 51 D0 1E 20 6E 28 55 00 07 44 21 00 00 1E 00 00 00 FF 00 35 30 35 2D 37 30 37 34 35 35 30 31 30 00 00 00 FC 00 56 4D 2D 34 48 43 20 20 20 20 20 20 0A 00 00 00 FD 00 38 4C 1E 53 11 00 0A 20 20 20 20 20 20 01 B
10. closures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantia
11. edia applications e Rental and staging The package includes the following items e VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor e 5V DC power adapter e This user manual 2 Getting 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 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers 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 http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 21 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Connect the input and output s see Section 5 Plasma Display 1 Display 3 Step 2 Connect the power Step 3 If required set the EDID see Section 5 2 Step 4 Operate the device Operate using the front panel buttons 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VM 4HC is a high quality 1 4 HDMI distributor that accepts a
12. engthy cable 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 3 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15 m 49ft 3 Overview 3 2 3 3 e Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable e Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements e Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector e Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface e Supports two way CEC communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 2K and 4K as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL Defining the EDID The Extended Display Identification Data ED
13. eseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY K For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit 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 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000716 REV 2
14. lly the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you
15. n HDMI input and distributes the signal to up to four outputs thus making it a versatile reliable component in a video system The VM 4HC distributes signals having resolutions up to UXGA including all HDTV formats In particular the VM 4HC features e Max Data Rate 6 75Gbps 2 25Gbps per graphic channel e HDTV Compatibility and HDCP Compliance e Kramer Equalization amp re Klocking Technology Rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances e J EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing Intelligent EDID handling amp processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems e EDID Acquisition Default single output or all connected outputs auto mix e HDMI Support Deep Color x v Color up to 7 1 Uncompressed Audio Channels e 3D Pass Thru e Active Input amp Output LED Indictors e Desktop Size Compact size 2 units can be rack mounted side by side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK 1 adapter and a 5V DC mains power adapter 3 4 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the highest high definition image and sound quality In particular HDMI e Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single l
16. ng the EDID SELECT button cycles through the EDID sources in the following order e Output 1 Output 1 LED lights e Output 2 Output 2 LED lights e Output 3 Output 3 LED lights e Output 4 Output 4 LED lights e Default EDID all LEDs light e Auto Mix EDID the LEDs flash in a running sequence 1 As required Up to four outputs can be connected Not all outputs need to be connected 2 This is usually done only once when the unit is being set up in an installation Once acquired the EDID is saved in non volatile memory and further acquisition is not necessary 3 The VM 4HC reads the EDID which is stored in the non volatile memory 4 This is usually done only 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 5 The EDID acquired is a weighted average of all the connected outputs For example if several displays with different resolutions are connected to the outputs the acquired EDID supports all the resolutions as well as other parameters included in the EDID 6 If you attempt to acquire the EDID from an output that is not connected the default EDID is acquired 7 Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor To store the selected EDID press EDID READ as described in the following example To select the EDID from Output 3 1 Press the EDID SELECT button repeatedly until OUTPUT 3 LED lights 2 Press the EDID REA
17. rd published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor 4 Defining the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VM 4HC 4 HDMI Distributor eoo Y outu Reap SELECT 4 2 3 4 0000 1 4 HDMI DA VM 4HC Figure 1 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Front Panel Table 1 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 POWER LED Lights red when the unit receives power 2 EDID READ Button Press to read the EDID of the selected output 3 SELECT Button Press to cycle through the output EDID sources 4 OUTPUT 1 4LEDs Lights green when an output s is connected and active LEDs flash when selecting EDID see Section 5 2 Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VM 4HC 4 HDMI Distributor Figure 2 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Rear Panel Table 2 VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor Rear Panel Features Feature Function 5 INPUT HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source 6 OUT 1 4 HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI acceptors 1 to 4 7 RS 2329 pin D sub Connector Not currently in use 8 5V DC Power Connector Connect to the power adapter center pin positive Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor 5 Connecting the VM 4HC 1 4 HDMI Distributor This section describes e Connecting the VM 4
18. supported GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1280x720p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1280x720 74 250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz VESA STD 1152 864p at 75Hz VESA STD EIA CEA 861 Information Revision number 3 IT underscan Supported Basic audio Supported YCbCr 4 4 4 Supported YCbCr 4 2 2 Supported Native formats 1 Detailed timing 1 1920x1080p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1920x1080 148 500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 hsync vsync Detailed timing 2 1920x1080i at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1920x1080 74 250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace hsync vsync Detailed timing 3 1280x720p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1280x720 74 250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync Detailed timing 4 720x480p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 720x480 27 000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 hsync vsync CE video identifiers VICs timing formats supported 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz HDT
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