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1. 9 Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 5 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 2 Place the ears of the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the corect against the rack rails and insert the horizontal position proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer the appropriate late ee for eech anne a fuse Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use replacement see the value printed on the e Always mount the machine in the product l2. EDID of the selected OUTPUT to the input Note to cancel the EDID modification press the EDID button before pressing the LOCK button While the EDID is being copied the EDID button blinks The new EDID is copied when the EDID button no longer blinks Acquiring the Default EDID To reset the default EDID do the following 1 2 3 6 4 3 Connect the power supply Press the EDID button for more than 3 seconds Press an input button either IN 1 or IN 2 The selected input button illuminates Enter the default mode as defined in Table 2 with either IN 1 or IN 2 All the OUTPUT STATUS LEDs blink simultaneously Press the LOCK button to copy the default EDID to the input Note to cancel the EDID modification press the EDID button before pressing the LOCK button While the EDID is being copied the EDID button blinks The new EDID is copied when the EDID button no longer blinks Acquiring the EDID from several Outputs To acquire or change an EDID via several connected outputs 1 2 3 4 Connect the power supply Connect several output display devices Press the EDID button for more than 3 seconds Press an input button either IN 1 or IN 2 once The selected input button illuminates 1 Depending if you want to copy the new EDID to input or to input 2 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 5 Enter the Auto mix mode as defined in Table 2 with
3. 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 15m 5 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 6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 28H VM 216H 3 2 Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source The EDID enables the VM 28H VM 216H 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 3 3 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deteriorat
4. is in Distribution mode lets you distribute an input signal to the outputs 3 Illuminates when the front panel switches are locked pressing another button causes the LOCK button to blink once warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel The LOCK button also blinks the IN 1 IN 2 and EDID buttons do not blink at the same time when the machine is busy perhaps searching between signals and no operation is permitted 4 Via a null modem connection 5 Covered by a cap The 3 5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 6 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal TR connection cable has been installed 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 28H VM 216H 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR2 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model 5 5 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S
5. 8H VM 216H is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 48 below This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol 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 parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 4 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 Ni NO Se 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 4 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 O3 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher NS5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for 5 0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then thes
6. ECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor and VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor are high quality distributors that accept one of two HDMI inputs and distribute the signal to four outputs allowing one or more of the outputs to be connected to receiving devices thus making them a versatile reliable component in a video system The VM 28H VM 216H distributes signals having resolutions up to UXGA 1600x1200 including all HDTV formats Each high quality HDMI Distributor accepts one of two HDMI inputs and distributes the selected signal to 8 outputs the VM 28H e 16 outputs the VM 216H Both machines the VM 28H and VM 216H e Support for up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e Can read and store in non volatile memory the EDID block for each input separately from an output display device so it can then provide the EDID information to the HDMI source even if the display device is not connected e Let you acquire the EDID from one output from several connected outputs pr acquire the default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit e Havea 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and are fed from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply 1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA 1600x1200 at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 2 While the machine is ON 3 EDID is Extended Display Identification Data see section 3 1 for a detailed definition 4 Lets you use
7. EDID output EDID One output The selected Press the IN button output LED once again after blinks selecting output 8 for VM 28H or output 16 for VM 216H The output LEDS blink Default The output Press the IN button LEDs blink once Auto mix The output Press the IN button to LEDs blink in select the required sequence output The selected output blinks To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display from e One output see section 6 4 1 e The default EDID see section 6 4 2 e Several connected outputs see section 6 4 3 6 4 1 Acquiring Changing the EDID from one Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 Connect the power supply 2 Connect the new output display device 3 Press the EDID button for more than 3 seconds 1 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 15 Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 4 2 Press an input button either IN 1 or IN 2 once The selected input button illuminates Enter the One output mode as defined in Table 2 with either IN 1 or IN 2 Press that input button to set the appropriate OUTPUT STATUS LED The OUTPUT STATUS LED blinks indicating that that output channel is selected Press the LOCK button to copy the
8. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models 28 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 3 2 Defining EDID 3 3 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your VM 28H VM 216H 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing on a Rack 6 Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 1 Connecting the VM 28H VM 216H 6 1 1 Connecting the VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor 6 1 2 Connecting the VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 6 3 Operating the VM 28H VM 216H 6 4 Using the EDID Button 6 4 1 Acquiring Changing the EDID from one Output 6 4 2 Acquiring the Default EDID 6 4 3 Acquiring the EDID from several Outputs 7 Technical Specifications 8 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor Figure 2 VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor Figure 3 Connecting a VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor Figure 4 Connecting a VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Tables Table 1 VM 28H VM 216H Features Table 2 The EDID Modes Table 3 VM 28H VM 216H Technical Specifications Table 4 Protocol Definitions Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 LA Em ke ke ke ke Fe ke ke ke ke Fei bb m d Ch Ch np E E our
9. Press to select source 1 and distribute this signal to the outputs D when the EDID button does not illuminate m Also used for acquiring changing the EDID see section 6 4 4 IN 2 Button Press to select source 2 and distribute this signal to the outputs when the EDID button does not illuminate Also used for acquiring changing the EDID see section 6 4 5 EDID Button Press for more than 3 seconds to set to the EDID mode 6 LOCK Button Press to engage disengage the front panel switches 7 OUTPUT STATUS LEDs LEDs light when an output s is connected and active LEDs blink when selecting the EDID see section 6 4 or when connecting a non HDCP display while providing HDCP content to the VM 28H VM 216H 8 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 9 INPUT 1 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI source 1 10 INPUT 2 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI source 2 11 OUTPUT HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor from 1 to 8 for the VM 28H from 1 to 16 for the VM 216H 12 REMOTE IR Opening for the Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via VM 28H an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Illuminates when selected and there is a signal blinks when selected but there is no signal 2 Illuminates when configuring the EDID When the EDID button does not illuminate the machine
10. abel rack before you attach any cables 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a or connect the machine to the reliable way and is connected only to an power electricity socket with grounding Pay particular if you are using a Kramer rack attention to situations where electricity is adapter kit for a machine that is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not not 19 see the Rack Adapters plugged directly into the socket in the wall for user manual for installation example when using an extension cable or a instructions you can download it power strip and that you use only the power from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics Com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VM 28H VM 216H Using the VM 28H VM 216H This section describes how to e Connect the VM 28H VM 216H see section 6 1 e Control the VM 28H VM 216H via RS 232 see section 6 2 e Operate the VM 28H VM 216H see section 6 3 e Use the EDID button see section 6 4 6 1 Connecting the VM 28H VM 216H This section describes how to connect the e VM 28H see section 6 1 1 e VM 216H see section 6 1 2 Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 1 1 Connecting the VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor To connect the VM 28H as the example in Figure 3 shows do the following 1 Connect the HDMI OUTPUT connectors to up to 8 HDMI acceptors using Kramer HDMI copper cables In this example connect t
11. able to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VM 28H VM 216H as Figure 5 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 9 pin D sub 9 pin D sub From PC Male PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6 PINs 8 7 1 are connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 6 3 Operating the VM 28H VM 216H To operate the VM 28H VM 216H 1 Turn ON the POWER 2 Select the desired input 3 Pressthe EDID button to acquire or change the EDID data see section 6 4 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 4 Using the EDID Button Initially the VM 28H VM 216H operates with the factory default EDID You can acquire the EDID from e One Output the selected output LED blinks e The Default EDID all the output LEDs blink e Several Connected Outputs the Auto mix Mode the output LEDs blink in sequence To cycle between the different modes One Output Default and Auto mix press the input button IN 1 or IN 2 to which you want to read the EDID as defined in Table 2 Table 2 The EDID Modes Current Appearance To cycle to the To cycle to the Auto To cycle to the One EDID Mode Default EDID mix
12. dard 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 Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes 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 BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 20 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 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000700 REV 1
13. e bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video outp
14. either IN 1 or IN 2 The OUTPUT STATUS LEDs blink in sequence 6 Press the LOCK button to copy the EDID of the selected OUTPUT to the input Note to cancel the EDID modification press the EDID button before pressing the LOCK button While the EDID is being copied the EDID button blinks The new EDID is copied when the EDID button no longer blinks 7 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications of the VM 28H and VM 216H Table 3 VM 28H VM 216H Technical Specifications VM 28H VM 216H INPUTS 2 HDMI Connector 2 HDMI Connector OUTPUTS 8 HDMI Connectors 16 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE Supports HDMI 1 3 and HDCP WITH HDMI STANDARD CONTROLS EDID IN 1 IN 2 and LOCK buttons RS 232 infrared remote control INDICATOR LEDs OUTPUT STATUS LEDs POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 35VA 100 264V AC 50 60Hz 31VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 5kg 5 516 approx ACCESSORIES Power cord OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables External remote IR receiver cable 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 3 P N C A35M IRR 50 17 Communication Protocol 8 Communication Protocol The VM 2
15. es 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 High Definition Multimedia Interface 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 4 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 Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside Step 2 Connect the inputs and the outputs see section 6 the RS 232 control port VM 216H which hae 16 outputs If required connect This quick start also applies to the Linstead of eight DVD Player Plasma Display Set Top Box Plasma Source Display Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Acquire the EDID see section 6 4 Step 5 operate the machine see section 6 2 Operate via the front panel buttons infrared remote control and RS 232 1 This quick start applies both to the VM 28H and the VM 216H 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE T
16. gt 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 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 Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor and or VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor Each machine is ideal for e Home theater presentation and multimedia applications e Rental and staging Note that the Kramer VM 28H is identical to the VM 28HDMI and similarly the Kramer VM 216H is identical to the VM 216HDMI just the name has changed replacing the suffix by H according to the HDMI Guideline The package includes the following items e VM 28H and or VM 216H e Power cord e Infrared remote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual 3 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 cabl
17. he OUTPUT 1 connector to acceptor 1 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 2 connector to acceptor 2 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 7 connector to acceptor 7 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 8 connector to acceptor 8 for example a plasma display 2 Connect the two HDMI sources for example a DVD player and a set top box to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors respectively using the Kramer HDMI copper cables 3 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 4 Connect the power cord to the mains electricity DVD Player Plasma Display gt LCDTV Set Top Box Source Display LCD TV Figure 3 Connecting a VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM 28H After connecting your VM 28H switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 As required Up to 8 outputs can be connected Not all outputs need to be connected 3 Only connections from the first two acceptors and the last two acceptors are shown in Figure 3 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 1 2 Connecting the VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor To connect the VM 216H as the example in Figure 4 shows do the following 1 Connect the HDMI OUTPUT connectors to up to 16 HDMI acceptors using Kramer HDMI copper cables In this example connect the OUTPUT 1 connec
18. if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked 19 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS 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 15 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 If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web s
19. ion 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 28H VM 216H away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VM 28H VM 216H Figure 1 illustrates the VM 28H Figure 2 illustrates the VM 216H and Table 1 defines the front and rear panels 1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 5 Your VM 28H VM 216H IR 2 Input 1 8 Distributor POWER SELECT EDID LOCK IN 1 IN2 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT STATUS 5 T 8 Figure 1 VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor VM 28H KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 28H VM 216H OUTPUT STATUS D 9 2 Input 1 16 Distributor VM 216H OUTPUT 14 OUTPUT 15 OUTPUT 16 Home c Figure 2 VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor 1 The remote IR opening item 12 is not included in this machine 7 Your VM 28H VM 216H Table 1 VM 28H VM 216H Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 IN 1 Button
20. ite www kramerelectronics com 2 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 3 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 FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 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 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty cove
21. n is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent 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 will send 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 would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 ie 1284 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 1 6dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send 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 codes 7D 83 85 81 ie 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 54 for 3rd 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 request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 CH 81 ie 128dec ASCII for 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example
22. rage 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 3 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 2 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 equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission stan
23. the EDID default value when no display from which to read the EDID is connected 3 Overview 3 1 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 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 lengthy cable Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports two way 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 60 as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog
24. tor to acceptor 1 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 2 connector to acceptor 2 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 15 connector to acceptor 15 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 16 connector to acceptor 16 for example a plasma display 2 Connect the two HDMI sources for example a DVD player and a set top box to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors respectively using the Kramer HDMI copper cables 3 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 4 Connect the power cord to the mains electricity Display Display Set Top Box DVD Player Source LCD TV Figure 4 Connecting a VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM 216H After connecting your VM 216H switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 As required Up to 16 outputs can be connected Not all outputs need to be connected 3 Only connections from the first two acceptors and the last two acceptors are shown in Figure 4 13 Using the VM 28H VM 216H 6 2 Conirolling via RS 232 for example using a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VM 28H VM 216H via the RS 232 port To connect using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended method e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VM 28H VM 216H to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat c
25. ut which is tobe 2 15 which is to be switched switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 15 LOCKED 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller 11 Request second prefix version 2 Request third prefix 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller NOTES on the above table NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instructio
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