Kramer DigiTOOLS VM-4HN User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VM-4HN
1:4HDMI DA
P/N: 2900-300106 Rev 1

VM-4HN – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA 5
4Connecting the VM-4HN 6
4.1 Acquiring an EDID 7
5Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA 7

VM-4HN - Introduction
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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: 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA, which is ideal
for the following typical applications:
Boardrooms and meeting rooms
Presentation and multimedia applications
Home theater
Rental and staging

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VM-4HN - Getting Started
2 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.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check
if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality 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-4HN 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.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 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 country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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VM-4HN - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer DigiTOOLS®VM-4HN is a high-quality 1:4 HDMI distributor that takes
one HDMI input, equalizes and reclocks the signal and distributes it to four identical
outputs. The VM-4HN distributes signals having resolutions up to 4Kx2K and
including WUXGA and 1080p.
In particular, the VM-4HN features:
A maximum data rate of 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel)
HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, HDMI Uncompressed
Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, CEC
HDCP compliance
Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal integrity to travel longer distances
I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID
handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for
HDMI systems
A default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit
The default EDID feature lets you connect the VM-4HN without having to connect a
display to the output
3D pass-through
A compact DigiTOOLS®enclosure with a 5V DC power source

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3.1 Defining the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA
Figure 1 defines the VM-4HN.
Figure 1: VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA
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Feature
Function
1
HDMI IN Connector
Connects to the HDMI source
2
EDID SETUP Button
Press to capture the input EDID or select the default EDID
(see Section 4.1)
3
IN LED
Lights when an active input signal is detected
4
OUT 1-4 LEDS
Lights when an active output acceptor is detected
5
ON LED
Lights when the device is powered on
6
HDMI OUT 1-4
Connectors
Connect to up to 4 HDMI acceptors
7
5V DC Connector
Connects to the 5V DC power supply

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VM-4HN - Connecting the VM-4HN
4 Connecting the VM-4HN
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VM-4HN. After connecting your VM-4HN, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
Connect the VM-4HN as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect an HDMI input source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN
connector.
2. Connect the four OUTPUT connectors to up to four HDMI acceptors, as
follows:
Not all outputs need to be connected.
HDMI OUT 1 connector to HDMI acceptor 1 (for example, an LCD TV)
HDMI OUT 2 connector to HDMI acceptor 2 (for example, plasma
display 1)
HDMI OUT 3 connector to HDMI acceptor 3 (for example, plasma
display 2)
HDMI OUT 4 connector to HDMI acceptor 4 (for example, plasma
display 3)
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket unit and then
connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
The ON LED lights.
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VM-4HN - Connecting the VM-4HN
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Figure 2: Connecting the VM-4HN 1:4 HDMI DA
4.1 Acquiring an EDID
To acquire an EDID, press the EDID SETUP button as follows:
1. The first press of the EDID SETUP button displays the present EDID status
similar to that shown in the next step.
2. The second press of EDID SETUP enters the read mode and each
additional press cycles through the source options:
OUT 1 -> OUT 2 -> OUT 3 -> OUT 4 -> all LEDS flash slowly for auto-mix ->
all LEDs flash quickly for a default EDID.
3. When the desired EDID source is reached, release the EDID SETUP button.
The VM-4HN reads the EDID for a few seconds. When finished, all LEDS
return to display the present output connection status.
If an unconnected output is chosen or the EDID cannot be read, the VM-4HN loads the
default EDID.