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

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

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

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.

VM-400HDCP - Getting Started

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/.

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

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

Feature

Function

INPUT DVI Connector

Connect to a DVI source

MONITOR OUT DVI

Loop Connector

Connect to a DVI acceptor for input monitoring

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

SELECT Button

Press to select the EDID source (single output, Auto-Mix or

default), see Section 6

Lights when configuring the EDID

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

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

ON LED

Lights green when the device receives power

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

OUT 1 DVI Connector

Connect to a DVI acceptor

OUT 2 DVI Connector

Connect to a DVI acceptor

OUT 3 DVI Connector

Connect to a DVI acceptor

5V DC Connector

Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive

VM-400HDCP - Connecting the VM-400HDCP

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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