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The warranty obligations of 

Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below: 

What is Covered  

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 

What is Not Covered  

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use 
or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to 
the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting 
from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone 
unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship 
of this product. This limited warranty does not cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product. 
Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the 
technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other 
product or technology with which the product may be used. 

How Long this Coverage Lasts 

The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions: 

1.  All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year 

warranty for firmware and software updates; all Kramer VIA accessories, adapters, tags, and dongles are covered by a standard one (1) year 
warranty. 

2.  Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, ring mounted 

adapters, portable power chargers, Kramer speakers, and Kramer touch panels are all covered by a standard one (1) year warranty. 

3.  All Kramer Cobra products, all Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all 

streaming, and all wireless products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty. 

4.  All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty. 

5.  Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for 

three (3) years). 

6.  K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates. 

7.  All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty. 

Who is Covered 

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or 
owners of this product.  

What Kramer Electronics Will Do 

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper 
claim under this limited warranty: 

1.  Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and 

labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs 
necessary to return this product once the repair is complete. 

2.  Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same 

function as the original product. 

If a direct or similar replacement product is supplied, the original product’s end warranty date remains 

unchanged and is transferred to the replacement product. 

3.  Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought 

under this limited warranty. 

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty 

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased 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 installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any 
adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product. 

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty 

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this 
product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service 
providers, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. 
In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer 
Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be 
required (RMA number). You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product. 
If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original 
carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused. 

Limitation of Liability 

THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE 
PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR 
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR 
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Some countries, districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental, 
consequential or indirect damages, or the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. 

Exclusive Remedy 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND 
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE 
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF KRAMER 
ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN ALL IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 
SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.  
IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT” UNDER THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY 
ACT (15 U.S.C.A. §2301, ET SEQ.) OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT 
APPLY TO YOU, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR 
THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.  

Other Conditions 

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. 
This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by 
Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an 
authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this 
document. 
Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the 
online product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of 
satisfaction. 

Summary of Contents for VA-4X

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...

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