Kramer VA-2H User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VA-2H
EDID Reader-Emulator
P/N: 2900-000677 Rev 3
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VA-2H – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 3
3.2 About HDCP—General Description 4
3.3 About HDMI—General Description 4
3.4 Defining the VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator 5
4Connecting the VA-2H 6
5Operating the VA-2H 8
5.1 Operating from the Front Panel 8
5.2 Operating from the EDID Designer 8
6The EDID Designer 9
6.1 Installing the USB Driver 9
6.2 Installing the EDID Designer 15
6.3 Using the EDID Designer 16
7Technical Specifications 23
Figures
UFigure 1: VA-2H EDID Reader-EmulatorU5
UFigure 2: Connecting the VA-2H EDID Reader-EmulatorU7
UFigure 3: EDID Designer Main Window – Limited ViewU16
UFigure 4: EDID Designer Main Window – Extended ViewU17
UFigure 5: EDID Designer – General TabU19
UFigure 6: EDID Designer – Display TabU20
UFigure 7: EDID Designer – Color TabU20
UFigure 8: EDID Designer – Established Timing TabU21
UFigure 9: EDID Designer – Standard Timing TabU21
UFigure 10: EDID Designer – Detailed Timing TabU22
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VA-2H - Introduction 1
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator, which
is ideal for creating, modifying and saving EDIDs on the computer.
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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
•Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 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 VA-2H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution: 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
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VA-2H - Overview 3
3 Overview
The VA-2H is a diagnostic and debugging tool for installers working with HDMI
devices. The unit can switch three different EDIDs to the HDMI input. A software
editor lets you manipulate various parameters of the EDID via the unit's USB port.
The VA-2H features:
•A maximum data rate of up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)
•An input resolution of up to 1080p @60Hz 36bit
•HDCP 1.1, and DVI 1.0 compliance
•HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, HDMI Uncompressed
Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
•I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an Intelligent EDID
handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for
HDMI systems
•Three EDID parameter modes – monitor, default and user
•Input, output and HDCP LED indicators
•Application software for manipulating the EDID data
•The last EDID mode (Monitor, Default or User) is saved in case of a sudden
power interruption
3.1 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure provided by a
display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the VS-41HDCP 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.
EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA).
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3.2 About HDCP—General Description
The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard developed by
Intel, protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI
connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of
copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from
having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the
secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.
3.3 About HDMI—General Description
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. HDMI ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated
with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog conversions. It delivers
the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use today. Note that Kramer
Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
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
SIMPLICITY - 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
LENGTHY CABLE - HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable
construction at up to 15m
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital
audio on a single cable
MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO - 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
•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
HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting
uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner
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•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
•Supports CEC, 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
•Has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,
1080i, and 1080p, 2K and 4K), standard definition formats such as NTSC or
PAL, as well as 480p and 576p
3.4 Defining the VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator
This section defines the VA-2H.
Figure 1: VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator
# Feature Function
1 HDMI IN Connector Connects to an HDMI source
2 S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector Connects to a digital audio acceptor (S/PDIF)
3 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to an HDMI acceptor
4 12V DC Connector +12V DC for powering the unit
5 USB Connector Connects to a computer
6 EDID
MODE
LEDs
MONITOR Lights when the monitor EDID is passed to the input
DEFAULT Lights when the default EDID is passed to the input
USER Lights when the user EDID is passed to the input
HDCP Lights when HDCP is detected on the input
IN Lights when an active device is connected to the input
OUT Lights when an active device is connected to the output
7 ON LED Lights green when receiving power
8 USB LED Lights green when a USB source is connected
9 SELECT Button Press to cycle through and select the EDID mode
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4 Connecting the VA-2H
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VA-2H. After connecting your VA-2H, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VA-2H as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect an input source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN
connector.
2. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to the acceptor (for example, an LCD
display).
3. If needed, connect the S/PDIF RCA connector to a digital audio acceptor (for
example, a power amplifier with speakers).
4. If making changes to the EDID parameters, connect the USB connector to a
computer.
5. Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC connector, plug the adapter into
the mains and power on all external devices.
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Figure 2: Connecting the VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator
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5 Operating the VA-2H
You can operate the VA-2H in two ways, from the:
•Front panel (see Section 5.1
•EDID Designer (see
)
Section 5.2
5.1 Operating from the Front Panel
)
You can operate the VA-2H from the front panel as follows:
1. Press and hold the SELECT button, for 3 seconds, to cycle through the
EDID options:
2. Press the SELECT button to select the desired EDID option:
When MONITOR is selected, the MONITOR LED illuminates and the
EDID from the display is routed to the input port
When DEFAULT is selected, the DEFAULT LED illuminates and the
default EDID is routed to the input port
When USER is selected, the USER LED illuminates and the user EDID
is routed to the input port. The user EDID can be created and modified
using the EDID Designer (see Section 5.2
5.2 Operating from the EDID Designer
)
The EDID designer application software can be used to manipulate the EDID data.
To operate the VA-2H from the EDID Designer, navigate to Command > Set
Device Mode and choose the mode: OUTPUT, DEFAULT or USER.
For a full description of how to setup and use the EDID Designer, see Section 6
MONITOR USERDEFAULT
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6 The EDID Designer
The EDID Designer is a PC-based program for use with the VA-2H.
It lets you create, modify and save EDIDs on the computer and to download the
EDID to USER memory and operate the VA-2H. It gives the AV technician a
strong and flexible troubleshooting tool for diagnosing display problems.
To use the VA-2H EDID Designer you must:
•Download and install the USB driver (see section 6.1)
•Download and install the EDID Designer software (see section 6.2)
You can then use the EDID Designer (see section 6.3).
6.1 Installing the USB Driver
Note: Currently the driver only works on 32-bit systems.
To install the VA-2H USB driver, do the following:
This procedure illustrates the installation on Windows® XP.
1. Navigate to the Kramer Web site, search for the product VA-2H and click the
Downloads tab. The following screen appears:
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2. Download the VA-2H Windows USB Driver and the EDID Designer from the
Kramer Web site to a designated folder on your computer.
3. Extract the two zipped USB driver files to your designated folder.
4. Connect the USB cable between your computer and the VA-2H.
5. Connect the power supply to the VA-2H.
6. After a few seconds the “Found New Hardware” message appears on your
screen and the following window opens:
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7. When asked “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for
software?” select “No, not this time” and click Next.
The following screen appears:
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8. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click Next.
The following screen appears:
9. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check “Include this
location in the search”. Browse to your previously designated folder
(in this example, the desktop). Click Next.
The following screen appears:
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10. Select the file c:\windows\inf\va2hdmiusb.inf.
The following window appears:
11. The warning “This driver is not digitally signed!” appears. Click Next.
The following window appears:
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12. Ignore the warning. Click Continue Anyway.
The following window appears:
13. Do not insert a CD. Click OK.
The following window appears:
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14. Select the file va2hdmiusb.sys. Click Open. The driver installs and when
finished the following window appears:
15. The USB driver has been successfully installed and you can install the EDID
Designer software.
6.2 Installing the EDID Designer
To install the EDID Designer, do the following:
1. Navigate to the designated folder to which you downloaded the EDID
Designer in the previous section. Double-click the file setup.exe from this
folder or from the distribution media included with the VA-2H.
2. After the installation completes, navigate to Start > Programs > Kramer >
EDID Designer and run the EDID Designer. The main window opens:
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Figure 3: EDID Designer Main Window – Limited View
3. Connect a USB cable from your PC to the USB connector on the
VA-2H.
4. To begin communication, click the button or menu item File > Connect
USB.
The Device Status on the main window changes to USB was found and at
the lower left corner of the Main Window changes to Online.
6.3 Using the EDID Designer
To see the entire window and access all the EDID parameters, click View >
Extended View. The main window, extended view appears:
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Figure 4: EDID Designer Main Window – Extended View
The main window contains the following elements:
Menu commands, see
Toolbar buttons, see
Section 6.3.1
Status section, see
Section 6.3.2
Section 6.3.3
EDID definition tabs and EDID parameters, see
Online status, see
Section 6.3.4
6.3.1 Menu Commands
Section 6.3.5
The following table describes the menu items of the EDID Designer.
Menu
Item
Description
File Connect USB Connects or disconnects the USB
New EDID Creates a new EDID
Open EDID Opens an existing EDID
Close EDID Closes the existing EDID without saving
Save EDID Saves the current EDID
Save EDID as… Saves the current EDID with a different name or to a new
location on disk
Exit Closes the EDID Designer
Menu Commands
Toolbar Buttons
Status Section
EDID Definition
Tabs
Online Status
EDID
Parameters
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