Kramer VM-400HDCP User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VM-400HDCP
1:4 DVI Distributor
P/N: 2900-300054 Rev 2

VM-400HDCP – 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
4Defining the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor 5
5Connecting the VM-400HDCP 7
6Acquiring the EDID 8
7Technical Specifications 10
8Default EDID 11
Figures
Figure 1: VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor 7

VM-400HDCP - 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 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer MegaTOOLS®VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI
Distributor, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging

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VM-400HDCP - 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-400HDCP 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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VM-400HDCP - Getting Started
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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-400HDCP - Overview
3 Overview
The high quality VM-400HDCP accepts an HDMI signal and distributes the
selected signal to up to four outputs over DVI connectors.
The VM-400HDCP features:
Maximum data rate of 4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphic channel)
I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID
handling & processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for
DVI/HDMI systems
Support for HDCP signals
Equalization and reclocking of the data
The ability to use a default EDID or acquire the EDID from one output or
from all connected outputs (auto-mix)
A MegaTOOLS®sized enclosure where the device can be mounted in a rack
using the optional RK-T2B adapter

VM-400HDCP - Defining the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor
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4 Defining the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI
Distributor
Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VM-400HDCP.
Figure 1: VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
INPUT DVI Connector
Connect to a DVI source
2
MONITOR OUT DVI
Loop Connector
Connect to a DVI acceptor for input monitoring
3
EDID
READ Button
Press to acquire the EDID following selecting the EDID
source. Press again to indicate the EDID status (see
Section 6)
Lights when configuring the EDID
4
SELECT Button
Press to select the EDID source (single output, Auto-Mix or
default), see Section 6
Lights when configuring the EDID
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MONITOR LED
Lights green when an output is connected to the Monitor
Out connector and is active.
The LED flashes to indicate the source of the EDID
acquired (see Section 6) or when connecting a non HDCP
display while providing HDCP content to the VM-400HDCP
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OUT1, OUT 2, OUT 3
LEDs
Lights green when an output is connected and is active.
The LED flashes to indicate the source of the EDID
acquired (see Section 6) or when connecting a non HDCP
display while providing HDCP content to the VM-400HDCP
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ON LED
Lights green when the device receives power

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VM-400HDCP - Defining the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor
Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VM-400HDCP.
Figure 2: VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor Rear Panel
#
Feature
Function
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OUT 1 DVI Connector
Connect to a DVI acceptor
9
OUT 2 DVI Connector
Connect to a DVI acceptor
10
OUT 3 DVI Connector
Connect to a DVI acceptor
11
5V DC Connector
Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive

VM-400HDCP - Connecting the VM-400HDCP
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5 Connecting the VM-400HDCP
Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your
VM-400HDCP. After connecting your VM-400HDCP, connect its power
and then switch on the power to the other devices.
Figure 3: Connecting the VM-400HDCP 1:4 DVI Distributor
To connect the VM-400HDCP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the DVI source (for example, a DVD player) to the DVI Input
connector on the front panel.
2. Connect the DVI outputs and loop monitor to up to four DVI acceptors (for
example, an LCD TV and a plasma display).
3. Connect the power adapter to the VM-400HDCP and to the mains electricity
(not shown in Figure 3).
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