IDK VAC-5000HD User manual

VAC-5000HD User’s Guide
HDMI Distribution Amplifier (with Audio D/A converter)
VAC-5000HD
User’s Guide Ver.1.0.1
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●To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User’s Guide fully and carefully before
using it and keep this manual beside this product.
IDK Corporation

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Trademarks
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
All other company and product names mentioned in this manual are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners. In this manual, the “®” or “™” marks may not be specified.

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Before reading this manual
●All rights reserved.
●Some of the contents in this User’s Guide such as appearance diagrams, menu operations,
communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the version.
●This User’s Guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html
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 and the user will be required to correct that interference at their
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 cautions as detailed in this document.
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 equipment 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 equipment is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is indicated to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibition
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Caution
Warning

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Prohibition
Do not place the product in any unstable place.
Install the product to a horizontal and stable place. Otherwise, it may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not place the product in any environment with vibration.
Otherwise, it may move/fall and lead to injury.
Keep out any foreign objects.
In order to avoid fire or electric shock, do not allow foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product
from the vent holes.
For power cable/plug:
●Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including extending them
●Do not pull, put heavy stuff on them, or pinch them.
●Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.
If they are used in those states continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become
damaged, contact IDK.
Do not
disassemble
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes high-voltage parts, those actions may cause fire or electric shock. For internal
inspections or repairs, contact IDK.
Do not touch
In the event of lighting or thunder, do not touch the main unit and cables such as
power cable and LAN cable.
Contact may cause electric shock
Instruction
For installation:
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator
or IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
You can easily unplug in case of any extraordinary failure or abnormal situation, and it also helps for unplugging
when you do not use it for a long period.
Plug the power plug into appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is plugged incompletely, it may overheat which causes electrical shock or fire. Do not use damaged
plug or loosened outlet.
Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may cause fire due to reduced insulating power.
Unplug
Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or smells.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that
the product stops smoking, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if you drop the product or if the cabinet is damaged.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance
and repair, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use it under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair,
contact IDK.
For connection
Instruction
Differences in ground potential among the product and peripheral devices may cause electric shock or damage
of the devices. When using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission,
unplug the power cables of all related devices.
After connecting signal/control cables of each device, plug in the power cables of each device.
Warning

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For installation
For rack mount devices:
Instruction
Mount the product to the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and
below for air cooling. For your safety, attach an L-shape bracket in addition to the mount
bracket kit for the front panel to balance the weight.
For devices with rubber feet:
Instruction
Never insert only the screws into the holes after removing the rubber feet. It may lead to
damage when the screws contact electrical circuit or parts inside of the product.
To put the rubber feet back on, use only provided rubber feet and screws.
Altitude:
Instruction
Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea
level. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Prohibition
Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high
temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, it may cause fire.
Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or dusty area, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause fire or failure due to internal heat.
Do not put heavy items on the product.
It may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
If several plugs are put in an outlet, it may cause fire and electric shock.
Use only the provided AC adapter and power cable.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables is used, it may cause fire or electrical shock. Use the provided AC power
connection cable. If you want to use your product in other countries that use different AC power cables, contact
IDK.
No wet hands
Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
It may cause electrical shock.
Instruction
Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the range continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Turn off devices when they are connected to another device.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug
Unplug the power plug if you do not use the product for a long period.
In case of defect, it may cause fire.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning.
It may cause electric shock.
Caution

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Table of Contents
1Included items............................................................................................................................................. 9
2Product outline.......................................................................................................................................... 10
3Features.................................................................................................................................................... 11
4Part names and descriptions .................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Front panel.......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Rear panel .......................................................................................................................................... 13
5Connecting external devices..................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Preparation ......................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Precautions before connection ........................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Typical application .............................................................................................................................. 16
6Basic operation......................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Menu operation keys........................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Initialization ......................................................................................................................................... 18
7Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Menu list.............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.2.20 [F90] Displaying firmware vers.................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Setting input and output (Setting menu)............................................................................................. 21
7.2.1 [F01 to F03] Copying EDID......................................................................................................... 21
7.2.2 [F10] Setting EDID resolution...................................................................................................... 22
7.2.3 [F12] Setting external EDID ........................................................................................................ 24
7.2.4 [F14] Setting copy EDID.............................................................................................................. 24
7.2.5 [F16] Setting No-signal input monitoring time of Video signals .................................................. 25
7.2.6 [F20] Setting Deep Color............................................................................................................. 26
7.2.7 [F22] Setting PCM Audio............................................................................................................. 26
7.2.8 [F24] Setting AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio....................................................................................... 26
7.2.9 [F26] Setting AAC Audio ............................................................................................................. 27
7.2.10 [F28] Setting Dolby Digital Plus Audio ........................................................................................ 27
7.2.11 [F30] Setting DTS Audio ............................................................................................................. 28
7.2.12 [F32] Setting DTS-HD Audio....................................................................................................... 28
7.2.13 [F34] Setting Dolby TrueHD Audio.............................................................................................. 29
7.2.14 [F36] Setting Audio channel........................................................................................................ 30
7.2.15 [F38] Setting CEC physical address copy of EDID..................................................................... 31
7.2.16 [F40] Setting input equalizer ....................................................................................................... 31
7.2.17 [F42] Selecting EDID for WXGA ................................................................................................. 32
7.2.18 [F60 to F64] Setting output equalizer.......................................................................................... 32
7.2.19 [F70 to F74] Setting audio output................................................................................................ 32
7.2.20 [F90] Displaying firmware version............................................................................................... 33
7.2.21 [F91] Displaying hardware version.............................................................................................. 33
7.2.22 [F99] Setting maintenance/status display menu......................................................................... 33
7.3 Checking operation (Maintenance menu)........................................................................................... 34
7.3.1 [C01] Setting HDCP input ........................................................................................................... 34
7.3.2 [C10] Setting how long video output requests of sink device are ignored.................................. 35
7.3.3 [C20 to C24] Setting forced HDMI output mode ......................................................................... 35
7.3.4 [C30 to C34] Setting color conversion output manually.............................................................. 36
7.4 Displaying input/output statuses......................................................................................................... 37
7.4.1 [L01 to L13] Displaying input information.................................................................................... 37

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7.4.2 [L30 to L94] Displaying output information.................................................................................. 40
8Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 41
8.1 Pin assignments.................................................................................................................................. 41
8.1.1 HDMI Type A connector.............................................................................................................. 41
8.2 Product specification........................................................................................................................... 42
9Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 44
10 Fuse.......................................................................................................................................................... 48

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1 Included items
Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact us.
VAC-5000HD main unit x 1
Rack mounting bracket x 2
Power cable (1.8m/5.9 feet) x1
Cable clamp x 6
[Fig. 1.1] Included items
You can download the latest version of the User’s Guide from IDK’s website at:
http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html

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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.
5
distribution
EDID
emulator
Input EQ
VAC-5000HD
D/A
conversion Analog audio
L/R unbalanced outputs
１
Digital video and audio
HDMI DVI outputs
5
Output EQ
Max. 50 m/
164.04 feet
Max. 50 m/
164.04 feet
Video/Audio
Audio
Digital video and audio
HDMI DVI input
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[Fig. 2.1] I/O diagram