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1. 7 Technical Specifications INPUTS 1 HDMI Connector 1 TP on an RJ 45 Connector OUTPUTS 4 TP on RJ 45 Connectors MAX DATA RATE 4 95Gbps 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel DGKat COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI Supports HDMI and HDCP STANDARD CONTROLS Input select button EDID select button panel lock button RS 232 local and remote IR controls INDICATOR LEDs IR communication Power IN 1 HDMI IN 2 CAT5 OUTPUT 1 2 3 and 4 POWER CONSUMPTION 12V DC 2A 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 DIMENSIONS 21 5cm x 16 3cm x 4 4cm 8 5in x 6 4in x 1 7in W D H WEIGHT 0 9kg 1 98lbs approx INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Power supply RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter OPTIONAL RK 1 19 rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com VM 114H4C Technical Specifications 8 Default Communication Parameters The following table lists the default Protocol 2000 communication parameters for the VM 114H4C Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 VM 114H4C Default Communication Parameters 9 Default EDID The factory default EDID is listed below Monitor Model name VM114HAC Manufacturer K2. 6 RS 232 IR Control and Pass through The VM 114H4C can be controlled via RS 232 and infrared Depending on how the RS 232 and IR connections are configured dictates whether the device responds to control signals or transparently pass them through to another receiver or transmitter Three examples of various configurations in Sections 6 2 1 6 2 2 and 6 2 3 illustrate this functionality 6 1 RS 232 Control and Pass through Using the VM 114H4C As shown in Figure 3 you can connect a PC or other serial controller directly to the VM 114H4C to control the VM 114H4C The VM 114H4C also transparently passes bidirectional RS 232 signals over the CAT 5 cable from the TP 573 transmitter to the TP 574 receiver For example a PC connected to the RS 232 port on the TP 573 can control an RS 232 controllable device for example a projection screen connected to the TP 574 f 574 TP 574 TP 574 VM 114H4C 1 RS 232 Signal RS 232 Signal RS 232 Signal over CAT 5 Pass through over CAT 5 Direct Control via RS 232 N or Computer Computer Computer RS 232 Controllable Device RS 232 Controllable Device Projection Screen Projection Screen Figure 4 VM 114H4C RS 232 Control and Pass through EI VM 114H4C RS 232 IR Control and Pass through 6 2 Local IR Control and IR Pass through Using the VM 114H4C The VM 114H4C provides an IR sensor and a 3 5mm mini jack for connecting a remote IR emitter or sensor When t
3. 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 willdo 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 substantially 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 und
4. CATS Input RJ 45 Connect to a TP source for example PT 571 HDMI Connector Line Transmitter VM 114H2C or VM 114H4C 15 TP RJ 45 Output Connectors Connect to the TP acceptors for example PT 572 1 4 HDMI Line Receiver VM 114H or VM 114H4C VM 114H4C Overview E 4 Connecting the VM 114H4C Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM 114H4C After connecting your VM 114H4C connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VM 114H4C as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect the HDMI source for example a DVD player to the IN 1 HDMI connector 2 Connect the TP source for example a PT 571 HDMI Line Transmitter another VM 114H2C or a VM 1114H4C to the IN 2 CAT 5 connector 3 Connect the TP RJ 45 outputs to up to four TP acceptors for example the PT 572 Line Receiver the VM 114H or the VM 114H2C 4 Optional Connect the front panel remote IR 3 5mm mini jack to the remote IR sensor 5 Optional Connect a PC via RS 232 to the RS 232 port on the VM 114H4C see Section 4 1 IR Remote Controller RS 232 From TP source for example PT 571 HDMI Line Transmitter VM 114H2C VM 114H4C LL 1323332312333333333333 To TP acceptors for example PT 572 HDMI Line Receiver VM 114H VM 114H2C 4 A 7 DVD Player Figure 3 Connecting the VM 114H4C 2 Input 1 4 HDMI DA 4x CAT5 Outputs 4 1 Connecting to the VM 114
5. T N1 N2 EA SET gt g 4 HOMI CATS o 0 0000 VM 114H4C Figure 1 VM 114H4C Front Panel Feature Function IR Remote Control Sensor Sensor for the remote control IR transmitter 2 IRLED Lights yellow when receiving signals from the IR remote control transmitter REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Connect to a remote infrared sensor Jack EDID READ Button Press when one of the output LEDs is flashing to indicate a selected output to read the selected EDID see Section 5 1 5 EDID SELECT Button Press repeatedly to cycle through the outputs to select an output from which to read the EDID The relevant LED flashes see Section 5 1 from which one to read the EDID The relevant LED flashes see Section 5 1 OUTPUT LEDS 1 4 Press repeatedly to cycle through the outputs to select 7 POWERTED rs INPUT SELECTOR Baton Pres seletan put The relevant input LED Tas 9 IN7 HDMI InputLED Lights green when HDMI input 1 is selected Lights green when the TP input 2 is selected VM 114H4C Overview 00000000000000 p 0 00000000000000 gt o Gog wa IN 1 HDMI IN 2 CATS Out 1 OuT 2 OuT3 OuT4 Figure 2 VM 114H4C Rear Panel OO OO oo Feature Function 11 RS 2329 pin D sub F Connect to a PC or remote controller Connector 12V DC Power Connector Connect to the 12V DC power adapter center pin positive 13 IN1 HDMI Input HDMI Connect to an HDMI source Connector 14 IN2
6. a 48x32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 i e request the number of outputs would be HEX code TE 82 90 82 i e 16 outputs VM 114H4C Protocol 2000 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is 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 enclosures 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
7. at 1080i or up to 30m 98ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat524 cable Up to 90m 295ft at 1080i or up to 70m 230ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat623 cable Up to 100m 330ft at 1080i or up to 90m 295ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat7a23 cable 3 1 3 2 You can daisy chain up to six devices with the maximum overall distance between the first and last devices being cumulative and limited by the cable type used Using Twisted Pair Cable Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products the Kramer BC DGKat524 CAT 5 24 AWG the Kramer BC DGKat623 CAT 6 23 AWG cable and the Kramer BC DGKat7a23 CAT 7a 23 AWG cable These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7a cables About the Power Connect Feature The Power Connect feature here means that only one unit in a system the transmitter or receiver needs to be connected to a power source when the devices are within 90m 270ft of each other The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 90m on standard TP cable Heavier gauge cable may be used to extend the Power Connect range T Warning Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired can cause permanent damage to the device Overview 5 3 3 Defining the VM 114H4C This section defines the VM 114H4C INPUT SELECTOR EDID__ OUTPUT __ Ri
8. done using the machine s front panel these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the 7 bit OUTPUT is set as the output number to be switched If switching is done using the machine s front panel these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4th Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO MACHINE NUMBER This byte is used to address machines in a system by their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together and each machine has an individual machine number If the OVR bitis set then all machine numbers accept implement the command and the addressed machine replies When a single machine is controlled over the serial port always set M4 MO to 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 VM 114H4C Protocol 2000 10 2 Instruction Codes All the values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Definition for Specific Instruction Instruction Description IDENTIFY MACHINE DEFINE MACHINE Input Set egual to video input that is switched 0 disconnect 1 Video machine
9. name 2 Audio machine name 3 Video software version 4 Audio software version 5 RS 422 controller name 6 RS 422 controller version 7 Remote control name 8 Remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 10 Control data machine name 11 Control data software version 1 Number of inputs 2 Number of outputs 3 Number of setups Output Set equal to video output thatis 2 switched 0 to all the outputs For names 0 Request first 4 digits 1 Request first suffix 2 Request second suffix 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix For versions 0 main board or the number of external board 1 For video 2 For audio 3 For SDI 4 For remote panel 5 For RS 422 controller 6 For control data NOTES on the above table NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions If the switcher receives the code it performs the instruction If the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the PC sends HEX code 01 85 88 83 then the switcher machine 3 switches input 5 to output 8 If the user switches input 1 to output 7 using the front panel buttons the switcher sends HEX code 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher if the instruction is valid the s
10. C Default EDID 10 10 1 Protocol 2000 Protocol 2000 is an RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol that uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Note Compatibility with Kramer s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the protocol commands Each machine uses a sub set of Protocol 2000 according to its needs Syntax MSB LSB tstByte DANNIN INSTRUCTION o DNS NNN NN Bo de Bo 4 OO s P h OOO ga 2nd Byte INPUT mis Os OOO OOo is Oo Jia OOO M OO lo Bo de OO 5 OO 4 OOo s e h o 999 3rd Byte OUTPUT 4th Byte MACHINE NUMBER Pp OV a eM Zo de ds 4 OOo gs OO a e a 9 1st Byte Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 Sends information to the switchers from the PC 1 Sends information to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The 6 bit INSTRUCTION defines the function performed by the switcher s If a function is performed using the machine s keyboard these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value set in N5 NO 2nd Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the 7 bit INPUT is set as the input number to be switched If switching is
11. H4C via RS 232 You can connect to the VM 114H4C via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VM 114H4C via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the product unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC VM 114H4C Connecting the VM 114H4C EH 5 5 1 Using the VM 114H4C This section explains how to e Acquire the EDID Section 5 1 e Enable disable deep color support Section 5 2 Acquiring the EDID Each input on the VM 114H4C has a factory default EDID loaded see Section 9 This lets you connect the power before having to connect one of the acceptors The VM 114H4C reads the EDID which is stored in the non volatile memory You can acquire the EDID from 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 e One output the relevant output LED flashes e The default EDID all output LEDs flash e Up to four connected outputs using the Auto mix Mode all output LEDs light 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 resolution
12. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VM 114H4C 2 Input 1 4 HDMI DA 4x CATS Outputs P N 2900 000645 Rev 10 Ekm VM 114H4C Quick Start Guide A a Step 1 Check what s in the box This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http Awww kramerav com manual VM 114H4C to download the latest manual or scan the AR code on the left A VM 114H4C 1 Quick Start sheet 2 Input 1 4 HDMI DA 4xCAT5 Outputs H Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote g 1 Power supply 12V DC Control Transmitter with batteries 4 Rubber feet and user manual Step 2 Install the VM 114H4C Attach the rubber feet and place on a table or mount the VM 114H4C in a rack using an optional RK 1 rack mount Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs IN 1 HDMI IN 2 CAT5 Out 1 OuT2 OuT 3 OuT4 From TP source for example To TP acceptors for example PT 571 HDMI Line Transmitter PT 572 HDMI Line Receiver VM 114H2C VM 114H4C VM 114H VM 114H2C Computer Controller Step 4 Connect the power Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the VM 114H4C and plug the ff adapter into the mains electricity Step 5 Acquire the EDID 1 Press the EDID SELECT button to cycle through the EDID sources in the following order Output 1 Output 1 LED lights Output 2 Output 2 LED lights Output 3 Output 3 LED lights Output 4 Output 4 LED lights Default EDID all LEDs lig
13. RM Plug and Play ID KRM0114 505 707455010 2009 ISO week 10 Serial number Manufacture date EDID revision 1 3 nput 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 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 Not 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 x 864p at 75Hz VESA ST VM 114H4
14. THOUT 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 A 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 iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller 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 dim
15. ality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VM 114H4C away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 2 2 2 3 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply 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 To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular c
16. ed 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 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 WI
17. er 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 a 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 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 return
18. he VM 114H4C is connected to suitable transmitters and receivers for example the TP 573 and TP 574 the VM 114H4C can act as a pass through for IR control signals allowing remote control of multiple devices using multiple IR remote controllers When there is no IR sensor or emitter connected to the IR Remote 3 5mm mini jack all signals received by the IR sensor on the front panel are passed to the transmitter and receiver bi directionally over the CAT 5 cable allowing control of remote devices When an IR sensor or emitter is connected to the IR Remote 3 5mm mini jack the connection between the IR sensor on the front panel and the IR on the transmitter receiver is broken so that any signal received by the IR sensor on the front panel remains local to the VM 114H4C and controls only the VM 114H4C To control any device you need to use the appropriate IR remote controller for example the Kramer remote controller controls Kramer devices the LCD remote controller controls the LCD display and so on as shown in the following examples The following examples illustrate just three of the possible ways of connecting the VM 114H4C to provide local and remote IR control 232 IR Control and Pass through 6 2 1 6 2 2 IR Local Control and Pass through Example One The configuration is shown in Figure 5 VM 114H4C IR Signal IR Signal IR Signal over CAT 5 Pass through over CAT 5 gt Kramer Remote A Control LCD Disp
19. ht Auto Mix EDID the LEDs flash in a running sequence 2 To store the EDID press EDID READ and the EDID is acquired Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 Using Twisted Pair Cable 3 2 About the Power Connect Feature 3 3 Defining the VM 114H4C 4 Connecting the VM 114H4C 4 1 Connecting to the VM 114H4C via RS 232 5 Using the VM 114H4C 5 1 Acquiring the EDID 5 2 Disabling Enabling Deep Color Support 6 RS 232 IR Control and Pass through 6 1 RS 232 Control and Pass through Using the VM 114H4C 6 2 Local IR Control and IR Pass through Using the VM 114H4C 6 3 Wiring the TP LINE IN LINE OUT RJ 45 Connectors 7 Technical Specifications 8 Default Communication Parameters 9 Default EDID 10 Protocol 2000 10 1 Syntax 10 2 Instruction Codes Figures Figure 1 VM 114H4C Front Panel Figure 2 VM 114H4C Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VM 114H4C 2 Input 1 4 HDMI DA 4x CAT5 Outputs Figure 4 VM 114H4C RS 232 Control and Pass through Figure 5 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example One Figure 6 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example Two Figure 7 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example Three Figure 8 TP PINOUT 0 010 R OONN Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solut
20. inished 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 EEH VM 114H4C Protocol 2000 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com C 001 4007 1809 0289 ot 4 ge ta gt l S 2 3 A S S 2 21 Waad 2 2 gulf 2 VN quite VN gut shou 2 D x 6 gt SAFETY WARNING T Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing UIT Rev o
21. ions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals 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 14 groups that are clearly defined by function 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 Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM 114H4C 2 Input 1 4 HDMI DA 4x CATS Outputs which is ideal for the following typical applications e Home theater presentation and multimedia applications e Rental and staging Introduction 2 1 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 Go to http www kramerav com downloads to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good qu
22. lay k IR Emitter Remote Control IR Emitter DVD Player DVD Player Remote Control LCD Display Figure 5 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example One e ADVD player is connected to the TP 573 transmitter via an IR emitter e AnLCD display is connected to the TP 574 receiver via an IR emitter e Both the TP 573 and the TP 574 are connected to the VM 114H4C via TP cabling e Point the appropriate remote control for the device at the VM 114H4C IR sensor to control a device IR Local Control and Pass through Example Two The configuration is shown in Figure 6 p TP 574 r TP 574 TP 574 VM 114H4C lt _ IR Signal IR Signal IR Signal over CAT 5 over CAT 5 IR Sensor IR Sensor Kramer Remote LCD Display VA Control LCD Display Remote Control IR Emitter Remote Control Figure 6 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example Two LCD Display VM 114H4C RS 232 IR Control and Pass through An IR sensor is connected to the TP 573 transmitter An LCD display is connected to the TP 574 receiver via an IR emitter Both the TP 573 and the TP 574 are connected to the VM 114H4C via TP cabling Point the LCD display remote control either at the TP 573 IR sensor or at the VM 114H4C IR sensor to control the LCD display Point the Kramer remote control at the VM 114H4C IR sensor to control the VM 114H4C 6 2 3 IR Local Control and Pass through Example Three The configuration is shown in Fig
23. ountry go to our recycling pages at htto www kramerelectronics com supportrecycling Getting Started Overview The high quality VM 114H4C is a switcher distribution amplifier for HDMI and TP Twisted Pair signals It reclocks and equalizes one of two selectable input signals and distributes it to four TP outputs In particular the VM 114H4C Supports up to 4 95Gbps 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel DGKat Can read and store in non volatile memory the default EDID or the EDID block from one or a mix of the output display devices so it can then provide the EDID information to the source even if the display device is not connected 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 Features I EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing Intelligent EDID handling amp processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems Supports HDMI 3D Pass through Deep Color x v Color and uncompressed audio channels Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Is HDCP compliant Features LEDs indicating the selected input and active output Supports IR remote control and has a remote IR 3 5mm mini jack Is 12V DC fed and is housed in a Kramer Desktop enclosure The VM 114H4C supports a range of Up to 90m 295ft
24. s as well as other parameters included in the EDID To acquire the EDID 1 Connect the output s from which you want to acquire the EDID 2 Press the EDID SELECT button briefly The last acquired EDID is indicated by the lit LED for example if Output LED 2 is lit the EDID acquired was from Output 2 The device enters the EDID programming mode 3 Press the EDID SELECT button repeatedly until the required EDID is indicated based on the patterns described above 4 Press the EDID READ button The relevant LEDs flash in a pattern for a few seconds as follows VM 114H4C Using the VM 114H4C Slowly and then no longer lights The EDID was successfully read a Quickly and then no longer lights The EDID was not read and the default EDID was stored 5 2 Disabling Enabling Deep Color Support You can disable EDID deep color support to prevent signal deterioration when using long twisted pair cables on INPUT 2 To disable deep color and acquire EDID 1 Disconnect the power 2 Connect the output or outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID 3 Connect the power while pressing the EDID READ button 4 Perform steps 3 through 5 in Section 5 1 To enable deep color and acquire EDID 1 Disconnect the power 2 Connect the output or outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID 3 Connect the power while pressing the EDID SELECT button 4 Perform steps 3 through 5 in Section 5 1 M 1141 114H4C 14C Using the VM
25. ure 7 re T r TP 574 m TP 574 VM 114H4C TP 574 a Receiver le A IR Signal IR Signal IR Signal over CATS 4 Pass through over CAT 5 ja lt ti SA IR Sensor M Kramer Remote IR Sensor Control DVD Player 1 Remote Control s DVD Player 2 Remote Control IR Emitter 7 id DVD Player 1 IR Emitter DVD Player 2 Figure 7 VM 114H4C IR Control and Pass through Example Three VM 114H4C The first DVD player player 1 is connected to the TP 573 transmitter via an IR emitter The second DVD player player 2 is connected to the VM 114H4C via an IR emitter An IR sensor is connected to the TP 574 receiver Both the TP 573 and the TP 574 are connected to the VM 114H4C via TP cabling To control DVD player 1 point the DVD player 1 IR remote control at the TP 574 IR sensor To control DVD player 2 point the DVD player 2 IR remote control at the TP 574 IR sensor Point the Kramer remote control at the VM 114H4C IR sensor to control the VM 114H4C RS 232 IR Control and Pass through 15 6 3 Wiring the TP LINE IN LINE OUT RJ 45 Connectors This section defines the TP pinout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Note that the cable ground shielding must be connected soldered to the connector shield EIA TIA 568B Figure 8 TP PINOUT PIN Wire Color 1 Orange White a ewe e oren rs eom VM 114H4C RS 232 IR Control and Pass through
26. witcher replies by sending the same four bytes to the PC that it received except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine sends its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name is HEX code 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for om byte and 1284ec 16dec for 30 byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine sends its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX code 7D 83 85 81 i e 1284ec Sdec for am byte 128dec 5dec for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the reguest to send the first suffix would be HEX code 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128ge ASCII for Y 128gec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine being addressed not to the system For example if six 16x16 matrices are configured to make
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