IDK VAC-5000HD User manual

HDMI Distribution Amplifier
VAC-5000HD
<User Guide>
Ver.1.2.0
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Before reading this manual
All rights reserved.
Some information contained in this User guide such as exact product appearance, diagrams, menu
operations, and so on may differ depending on the product version.
This User guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
CE MARKING
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and
environmental protection legislation.
WEEE MARKING
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC
(This directive is only valid in the EU.)
This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in
domestic household waste.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions
and heed all warnings/cautions.
Enforcement Symbol
Description
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the warning is ignored or the product is handled
incorrectly.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal
injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or the product is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is intended to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibited
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from specified actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Warning
Caution

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■For lifting heavy products:
Instruction
●Lifting must be done by two or more personnel.
To avoid injury: When lifting the product, bend your knees, keep your back straight and get close to it with two or
more persons.
■For installing and connecting products:
Prohibited
●Do not place the product upon a surface that may give way or that may become
unstable.
Install the product in a secure and stable place to prevent it from falling and possibly causing injury.
●Secure the product if installing in locations prone to vibration or movement.
Otherwise, it may move unexpectedly or it may fall and lead to injury.
Instruction
●Installation work must be performed by professionals.
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator
or IDK. Improper installation may lead to the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
●Insert the power plug into an outlet that is unobstructed.
Unobstructed access to the plug enables unplugging the product in case of any extraordinary failure, abnormal
situation or for easy disconnection during extended periods of non-use.
●Insert the power plug into an appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is partially inserted, arching may cause the connection to overheat, increasing the risk of electrical
shock or fire. Do not use a damaged plug or connect to a damaged outlet.
●Unplug the product from the AC power source during installation or service.
When connecting peripheral devices to this product, unplug all involved devices from outlets. Ground potential
differences may cause fire or other difficulties.
■For operating products:
Prohibited
●Keep out any foreign objects.
To avoid fire or electric shock, do not permit foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product from
vent holes or other apertures.
●For power cable/ plug:
・
Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including splicing or lengthening them.
・
Do not pull, place heavy objects on them, or pinch them.
・
Do not bend, twist, tie or clamp them together forcefully.
Misuse of the power cable and plug may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become damaged,
contact your IDK representative.
Do not
disassemble
●Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized
personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK
representative.
Do not touch
●Do not touch the product and connected cables during electrical storms.
Contact may cause electric shock
Instruction
●Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may increase the risk of firer.
Warning

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■If the following problem occurs:
Unplug
●Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or produces a
burning odor.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause electric shock or fire.
●Unplug immediately if the product is damaged by falling or having been dropped.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
●Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
Warning

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■For installing and connecting products:
Prohibited
●Do not place the product in a location where it will be subjected to high
temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the
product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.
●Do not store or operate the product in dusty, oil smoke filled, or humid place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or in a dusty area, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.
●Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause the product to overheat, affecting performance and reliability and
may increase the risk of fire.
●Do not place or stack heavy items on the product.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the product and other property and may lead to the
risk of personal injury.
●Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
Exceeding the rating of an outlet may increase the risk of fire and electric shock.
No wet hands
●Do not handle power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of electrical shock.
Instruction
●Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the specified range for temperature and humidity continuously, it may increase the
risk of fire or electric shock.
●Do not place the product at elevations of 1.24 mi. (2,000 m) or higher above sea
level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
●When mounting the product into the rack, provide sufficient cooling space.
Mount the product in a rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and below for air circulation. For
your safety as required, attach an L-shaped bracket in addition to the panel mount bracket kit to improve
mechanical stability.
●Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom
of the product.
Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom of the product. Doing so may
lead to damage when the screws contact electrical circuitry or components inside the product.
Reinstall the originally supplied rubber feet using only the originally supplied screws.
■For operating products:
Prohibited
●Use only the supplied power cable and AC adapter.
●Do not use the supplied power cable and AC adapter with other products.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables are used, it may increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Unplug
●If the product won’t be used for an extended period of time, unplug it.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire.
●Unplug the product before cleaning.
To prevent electric shock.
Instruction
●If cooling fan stops, power off the product and contact us.
Failure to do so may rise internal temperature and increase the risk of malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
●Clean the vent holes regularly.
If the vent holes of the cooling fan is covered in dust, internal temperature rises and it may increase the risk of
malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
Caution

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Table of Contents
1Included items........................................................................................................................................... 10
2Product outline .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3Features.................................................................................................................................................... 12
4Part names and descriptions .................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Front panel.......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Rear panel .......................................................................................................................................... 14
5System Configuration Example ................................................................................................................ 15
6Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Cabling................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.2.1 Cables ......................................................................................................................................... 17
7Basic operation ......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Menu operation keys .......................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Initialization ......................................................................................................................................... 19
8Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Menu list.............................................................................................................................................. 20
8.2 Setting input and output (Setting menu) ............................................................................................. 22
8.2.1 [F01 to F03] Copying EDID......................................................................................................... 22
8.2.2 [F10] Setting EDID resolution...................................................................................................... 23
8.2.3 [F12] Setting external EDID ........................................................................................................ 25
8.2.4 [F14] Setting copy EDID.............................................................................................................. 25
8.2.5 [F16] Setting No-signal input monitoring time of Video signals .................................................. 26
8.2.6 [F20] Setting Deep Color............................................................................................................. 27
8.2.7 [F22] Setting PCM Audio............................................................................................................. 27
8.2.8 [F24] Setting AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio ....................................................................................... 27
8.2.9 [F26] Setting AAC Audio ............................................................................................................. 28
8.2.10 [F28] Setting Dolby Digital Plus Audio ........................................................................................ 28
8.2.11 [F30] Setting DTS Audio ............................................................................................................. 29
8.2.12 [F32] Setting DTS-HD Audio....................................................................................................... 29
8.2.13 [F34] Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio.............................................................................................. 30
8.2.14 [F36] Setting Audio channel........................................................................................................ 31
8.2.15 [F38] Setting CEC physical address copy of EDID..................................................................... 32
8.2.16 [F40] Setting input equalizer ....................................................................................................... 32
8.2.17 [F42] Selecting EDID for WXGA ................................................................................................. 33
8.2.18 [F60 to F64] Setting output equalizer.......................................................................................... 33
8.2.19 [F70 to F74] Setting audio output................................................................................................ 33
8.2.20 [F90] Displaying firmware version............................................................................................... 34
8.2.21 [F91] Displaying hardware version.............................................................................................. 34
8.2.22 [F99] Setting maintenance/status display menu ......................................................................... 34
8.3 Checking operation (Maintenance menu)........................................................................................... 35
8.3.1 [C01] Setting HDCP input ........................................................................................................... 35
8.3.2 [C10] Setting how long video output requests of sink device are ignored.................................. 35
8.3.3 [C20 to C24] Setting forced HDMI output mode ......................................................................... 36
8.3.4 [C30 to C34] Setting color conversion output manually.............................................................. 36
8.4 Displaying input/output statuses ......................................................................................................... 37
8.4.1 [L01 to L13] Displaying input information.................................................................................... 37

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8.4.2 [L30 to L94] Displaying output information.................................................................................. 40
9Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 41
9.1 Pin assignments.................................................................................................................................. 41
9.1.1 HDMI Type A connector.............................................................................................................. 41
9.2 Product specification........................................................................................................................... 42
10 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 43
11 Fuse .......................................................................................................................................................... 47

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1 Included items
Ensure that all items illustrated below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.
One (1) main unit (VAC-5000HD)
Two (2) rack mounting brackets
One (1) power code, 5.9 ft. (1.8m)
Six (6) Cable clamps
[Fig. 1.1] Included items

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2 Product outline
The VAC-5000HD is an HDMI distribution amplifier for distributing digital video and audio signals to 5 outputs.
Since signals can be distributed to multiple devices that have the HDMI input connector, the VAC can be used
for multiple systems of HD images, production lines, and others. An L/R stereo audio output is provided, and
only the embedded digital audio input is converted into an analog stereo signal for the stereo analog audio
outputs. The HDMI input has an automatic compensation circuit while the HDMI output has a manual one,
and they are able to minimize signal degradation caused by cable extension.
Up to 164 ft. (50 m)
Analog audio
Unbalanced LR Output
1
5 distributions
Input EQ
VAC-5000HD
D/A
conversion
Output EQ
Video/audio
Audio
EDID
emulator
Digital video/audio
HDMI DVI Outputs
5
Digital video/audio
HDMI DVI Input
1
Up to 164 ft. (50 m)
[Fig. 2.1] I/O diagram

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3 Features
Video and audio signals input from the source device can be distributed to multiple sink devices. Audio can be
output as digital or analog signals.
■Video
●Up to 1080p/QWXGA (Reduced Blanking)
●HDCP 1.4
●Automatic input signal equalization
Input : Up to 164 ft. (50 m)
Output : Up to 164 ft. (50 m)
●Anti-snow*1
■Audio
●De-embedding
■Others
●EDID emulation
●DDC buffer
●Displaying I/O signal status
●Connection Reset*2
*1 The anti-snow feature automatically fixes snow noise that is a specific symptom of HDCP-compliant signals
and mainly occurs at start-up. This feature does not work when snow noise has already occurred during
startup or when it occurs due to a bad condition of the transmission line.
*2 For digital systems, some problems, such as an HDCP authentication error, can often be recovered by
physically disconnecting and reconnecting the digital cables. However, the Connection Reset feature will fix
these problems automatically without the need to physically plug and unplug the cables. It creates the same
condition as if the cable were physically disconnected and reconnected. This feature only works for the
VAC’s output. If other devices are connected between the VAC’s output and sink device, this feature may
be invalid.

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4 Part names and descriptions
4.1 Front panel
ON
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POWER SIGN AL
①③②
[Fig. 4.1] Panel drawing
[Table 4.1] Part names and descriptions
#
Part name
Description
①
POWER switch
Turns on/off the VAC.
The POWER LED lights when the VAC is turned on.
②Segment display and
menu operation keys
Sets menu using “SET”, “+”, and “-” keys.
(The cover plate with access to the men is removable.)
③
SIGNAL LED
The LED lights when vertical synchronizing signals are detected in
the HDMI input connector.

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4.2 Rear panel
S/N
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz (FUSE T1A 250V)
UPDATE
FG
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
ANALOG
AUDI O
R
L
IN
②
①③④ ⑤
⑥
⑦
[Fig. 4.2] Panel drawing
[Table 4.2] Part names and descriptions
# Part name Description
①HDMI input connector
Input connector for HDMI signals
Connector for a source device such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player
②
HDMI output connector
Output connector for HDMI signals
Connector for sink devices such as LCD monitors and projectors
③
HDMI cable fixing hole
Holes for the supplied cable clamps to fix the HDMI cables
④
Audio output connector
Analog output for audio of HDMI input signals
Connector for an amplifier, speaker, mixer, or the like
⑤AC adapter connector Connector for the supplied AC adapter
⑥Frame ground An M3 screw is used.
Ground for indoor ground terminal
⑦
Connector for maintenance
Not used. Please do not connect anything; this connector is for
maintenance only.

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5 System Configuration Example
Blu-ray player
DVI/HDMI
HDCP output
:
Analog audio output
Monitor
Monitor
Projector
Speaker
DVI/HDMI
HDCP output
5 distribution
Projector
DVI/HDMI
HDCP output
DVI/HDMI
HDCP output
DVI/HDMI
HDCP output HDMI signal distributor
VAC-5000HD
ON
OFF
DI STRI BUTIO N AM PLIFIER f or H DM I
VAC-5000HD
POWER SIGNAL
[Fig. 5.1] Source and sink devices are connected

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6 Precautions
Before connecting to external devices, follow the precautions below.
6.1 Installation
When installing the VAC, please observe the following precautions.
・Do not block vent holes. To provide adequate ventilation, maintain sufficient clearances around the
VAC (1.2 in. (30 mm) or more).
・When the VAC needs to be mounted in an EIA rack, or an enclosed space, ensure that sufficient
ventilation or cooling is provided and that the ambient temperature will not exceed 104°F (40°C). If
inadequately vented, the product’s service life, operation and reliability may be affected.
■Attaching rack mounting brackets
1. Remove four M5 screws from one side of the unit. Retain these screws for step 2.
2. Attach one bracket to the side of the unit using the screws removed in step 1.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the unit.
Unit
M5 screws
M5 screws
[Fig 6.1] Attaching rack mounting brackets
Note:
The standard screw tightening torque is 2.94 N･m (about 30 kgf･cm).

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6.2 Cabling
When connecting the VAC to external devices, please observe the following precautions.
・Read manuals for the external devices.
・Before connecting cables to the VAC or an external device, dissipate static electricity by touching
grounded metal such as equipment racks before handling signal cables. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage.
・Power all units off before connecting cables.
・Be sure to fully seat all plugs and connections and dress cables to reduce stress on connectors.
・Secure HDMI cables using cable clamps to prevent connectors from being accidently pulled out of
ports.
Securing HDMI cable using cable clamp
Removing HDMI cable and cable clamp
①②③
Pull out while pressing
④
② ④ ⑤① ③
Click
[Fig. 6.2] Securing and removing cable clamp
6.2.1 Cables
Use the correct HDMI cable or HDMI-DVI conversion cable depending on the system configuration.

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7 Basic operation
7.1 Menu operation keys
Input and output settings:
1. Remove the front panel cover, and then you can see menu operation keys.
Unscrew
ON
OFF
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER for HDMI
POWER
[Fig. 7.1] Removing the cover
2. Select the menu number first and then select the setting number.
If you do not operate for 60 seconds in each step, the light of the segment display will be turned off.
Setting procedure
1
Press the “SET” key. The segment
display lights.
2
Select the menu number using the
“+” and “-“ keys.
3
Press the “SET” key to apply the
menu number.
The set number is displayed.
4
Select the set number value using
the “+” and “-“ keys.
5
Press the “SET” key to apply the
setting. After that, the segment
display of Step 2 menu number
above is displayed.
If you do not press the “SET” key for
10 seconds, the number is not
applied and the segment display of
the step 2 is displayed. You have to
do the same operation from Step 2
again.
[Fig. 7.2] Setting procedure for input and output
1、3
2
Selecting menu
number
Selecting set
number
3-digit segment display
5
4

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7.2 Initialization
Turn on the VAC while holding the “SET” key in order to change all settings back to the factory default
(initialization).
Note: Once settings are initialized, they cannot be restored to the previous settings.
Turn on this device while holding
down the “SET” button.
[Fig. 7.3] Initialization

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8 Menus
●Setup menus: setting input and output in normal use
●Maintenance menus: checking operation
●Status display menus: displaying statuses of input and output
Note:Normally, the maintenance menu and status display menu are not displayed as a default.
To display them, use the setting menu number [F99].
8.1 Menu list
■Setup menus
[Table 8.1] Setup menus
Description
Setting
Set value
Default
8.2.1 [F01 to F03] Copying EDID
OUT1 to OUT5
OUT1
8.2.2 [F10] Setting EDID resolution
SVGA to QWXGA
1080p
8.2.3 [F12] Setting external EDID
OUT1toOUT5
OUT1
8.2.4 [F14] Setting copy EDID Copy data 1 to 3 Copy data 1
8.2.5 [F16] Setting No-signal input
monitoring time of Video signals
OFF/2 to15 [sec] 10 [sec.]
8.2.6 [F20] Setting Deep Color
24/30/36 [bit]
24 [bit]
8.2.7 [F22] Setting PCM Audio 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/192 [kHz] 48 [kHz]
8.2.8 [F24] Setting AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio OFF/32/44.1/48 [kHz] OFF
8.2.9 [F26] Setting AAC Audio OFF/32/44.1/48/88.2
/196 [kHz]
OFF
8.2.10 [F28] Setting Dolby Digital Plus Audio
OFF/32/44.1/48 [kHz]
OFF
8.2.11 [F30] Setting DTS Audio OFF/32/44.1/48/96 [kHz] OFF
8.2.12 [F32] Setting DTS-HD Audio OFF/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4
/192 [kHz]
OFF
8.2.13 [F34] Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio
OFF/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4 /192
[kHz]
OFF
8.2.14 [F36] Setting Audio channel
2 channel/
3 (2.1) channel/
6 (5.1) channel/
8 (7.1) channel
2 channel