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Kramer VA-4X, User Manual

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Page 1: ...P N 2900 301291 Rev 1 www kramerAV com USER MANUAL MODEL VA 4X HDMI Extender Toolbox ...

Page 2: ... 1 Overview 2 Typical Applications 2 Defining VA 4X HDMI Extender Toolbox 3 Mounting VA 4X 4 Connecting VA 4X 5 Operating and Controlling VA 4X 6 Configuring Settings OSD Menu 6 Configuring EDID via EDID Manager 10 Upgrading Firmware 18 Technical Specifications 19 Default EDID 20 ...

Page 3: ...o 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 4X away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Safety Instructions Caution This equipment is to be used only in...

Page 4: ...educing 4K 60Hz resolution from 4 4 4 to 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 chroma sampling on up to four inputs outputs HDMI signals Easy EDID Management Via a user friendly software application upload download create or modify EDID Via the software application or OSD menu select the EDID source from the following options default internal external sink or user defined Content Protection Compatibility Interoperabilit...

Page 5: ...s ENTER and simultaneously to reset the device to its default parameters Button In the OSD press to move back through the list or to decrease the parameter value Button In the OSD press to move forward through the list or to increase the parameter value Press ENTER and simultaneously to reset the device to its default parameters HDMI IN Connectors 1 to 4 Connect to HDMI sources HDMI OUT Connectors...

Page 6: ...s compatible for the device Avoid uneven mechanical loading Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding overloading of the circuits Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters To mount the VA 4X in a rack Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter see www kramerav com p...

Page 7: ...ear Panel To connect the VA 4X as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 1 Connect up to 4 HDMI sources for example 4K gaming sources laptop to the HDMI IN Connectors 1 to 4 on the front panel 2 Connect up to four HDMI acceptors for example display projector to HDMI OUT Connectors 1 to 4 3 Connect the power adapter to the VA 4X and to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 2 4K Gaming Source Di...

Page 8: ...g Resolution Downsampling on page 8 Defining 5V Shutoff on page 8 Configuring Test Patterns on page 9 Configuring Information OSD on page 9 Configuring OSD Menu on page 9 Verifying Channel Information on page 10 Upgrading Firmware on page 18 Performing Factory Reset on page 10 Navigating OSD Navigate the OSD using the navigation buttons on the front panel as follows MENU Button Open the OSD on you...

Page 9: ...ected Figure 4 Main Menu with Main OSD Selected 3 Press the ENTER button The Main OSD menu appears with Display Select selected Figure 5 Main OSD Menu with Display Select Selected 4 Press the ENTER button Display Select is activated and editable Figure 6 Main OSD Menu with Editable Display Select 5 Use the or button to select the desired option 6 Press the ENTER button The selected option is set ...

Page 10: ...To configure resolution downsampling for one of the 4 inputs 1 In the OSD go to Channel X X 1 2 3 or 4 2 Go to the resolution for which you are configuring the downsampling choose from the following 4K2K 50 60 RGB 4K2K 50 60 YUV4 4 4 4K2K 50 60 YUV4 2 2 3 Select the downsampling method from the following 4 2 0 Downsampling 4 2 2 Downsampling Passthrough The resolution downsampling is configured De...

Page 11: ...OSD VA 4X enables you to configure an information OSD for each of the channels that shows the input output numbers and resolution of the channel The OSD appears on the connected display upon connection or powerup of the video source for this channel To configure the information OSD for one of the 4 channels 1 In the OSD go to Channel X X 1 2 3 or 4 2 Go to OSD Display Information and select Yes 3 ...

Page 12: ...A 4X enables you to reset the device to factory default settings To perform a factory reset 1 In the OSD go to System Setting Factory Reset A confirmation message appears Figure 7 Factory Reset Confirmation 2 Select Yes VA 4X reboots and resets to factory default settings Configuring EDID via EDID Manager VA 4X enables you to configure EDID using EDID Manager software To use EDID Manager software ...

Page 13: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd VA 4X Operating and Controlling VA 4X 11 The EDID Manager window appears Figure 8 EDID Manager EDID Controller Tab 4 Click Search ...

Page 14: ...ntical to those of FC 17 Figure 9 EDID Manager VA 4X Connected Use EDID Manager to Upload EDID and Store on VA 4X see page 12 Download EDID from VA 4X see page 14 Viewing EDID Details see page 15 Create or Modify EDID see page 16 Upload EDID and Store on VA 4X To upload an EDID from your computer and store it on VA 4X 1 Select EDID Controller The EDID Controller tab appears Figure 8 2 In the Uploa...

Page 15: ...rating and Controlling VA 4X 13 A file browser appears Figure 10 EDID Manager File Browser 3 Select an EDID file and click Open The selected file name appears in the Upload area Figure 11 EDID Manager EDID File Selected 4 Click Upload ...

Page 16: ...he selected EDID file is uploaded to User Figure 12 EDID Manager Uploading EDID Download EDID from VA 4X To download an EDID from VA 4X to your computer 1 Select EDID Controller The EDID Controller tab appears Figure 8 2 Click an EDID source Internal External or User ...

Page 17: ...The Save As window opens Figure 13 EDID Manager Saving an EDID 3 Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the EDID file and click Save The selected EDID is downloaded and saved to your computer Viewing EDID Details To view EDID details 1 Select EDID Analyzer ...

Page 18: ...tronics Ltd VA 4X Operating and Controlling VA 4X 16 The EDID Analyzer tab appears Figure 14 EDID Manager EDID Analyzer Tab 2 View EDID details Create or Modify EDID To create or modify EDID 1 Select EDID Creator ...

Page 19: ...he following subtabs and enter or change data as required Descriptor General information about the EDID source PC Timing EDID supported resolution and refresh rates SD HD UHD EDID supported resolution and refresh rates Audio1 Audio2 EDID supported audio formats audio frequencies channels and speaker locations Color Space EDID supported color formats and bit depths Other data CEC Address 4 Click Sa...

Page 20: ...nto the PROG USB Port on VA 4X 2 Do one of the following In the OSD go to System Setting Firmware Update and select Yes on the confirmation message Figure 16 Firmware Update Confirmation OR Press the front panel MENU Button Button simultaneously for several seconds until the firmware progress message appears Caution Do not power cycle or operate the device during firmware upgrade 3 After the upgra...

Page 21: ...A Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Humidity 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Enclosure Size MegaTOOLS Type Aluminum Cooling Convection Ventilation General Net Dimensions W D H 18 75cm x 11 50cm x 2 54cm 7 38 x 4 53 x 1 00 Shipping Dimensions W D H 34 50cm x 16 50cm x 5 20cm 13 58 x 6 50 x 2 05 Net Weight 0 5kg 1 0lbs approx ...

Page 22: ...0 1080 1084 1089 1125 hsync vsync Detailed timing 1 1280x800p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1280x800 83 500 1280 1352 1480 1680 800 803 809 831 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 72Hz VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz VESA 102...

Page 23: ...d or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any insta...

Page 24: ...and a list of Kramer distributors visit our website where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

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