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Technical Specifications 

 

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6.1  Acquiring the EDID 

The 

VM-8HDMI

 initially operates with the default EDID. This means that you 

can turn ON the power before connecting any of the acceptors or the source.  

6.1.1 

Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output 

You can either work with the default EDID or select an EDID from one of the 

connected outputs.  
To select an EDID, do the following:  

1.  Press the SELECT button.  

The connected OUTPUTS LEDs blink. 

2.  Press the SELECT button again to cycle from one output to another until 

reaching the desired output

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To reset the default EDID, select a disconnected output  

3.  Press the READ button.  

The blinking ceases and the button illuminates. The 

VM-8HDMI

 accesses the 

EDID of the selected output. 

The EDID of the selected output is stored in the non-volatile memory when 

the READ button no longer illuminates. 

7  Technical Specifications 

Table 2 includes the technical specifications: 

Table 2: Technical Specifications

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 of the VM-8HDMI and the VM-16HDMI 

 

VM-8HDMI 

VM-16HDMI 

INPUT: 

HDMI Connector 

OUTPUTS: 

8 HDMI Connectors 

16 HDMI Connectors 

BANDWIDTH: 

Supports up to 1.65Gbps per graphic channel 

COMPLIANCE WITH 

HDMI STANDARD: 

Supports HDMI 1.0 and HDCP 

CONTROLS: 

SELECT and READ buttons for selecting and storing EDID information 

INDICATOR LEDs: 

OUTPUT STATUS 1 to 8 

OUTPUT STATUS 1 to 16 

POWER SOURCE: 

100-264 VAC, 50/60Hz 25VA 

DIMENSIONS: 

19-inch (W), 7-inch (D), 1U (H) 

WEIGHT: 

3.5kg. (7.7lbs.) approx. 

4.5kg. (9.9lbs.) approx. 

ACCESSORIES: 

Power cord 

OPTIONS: 

HDMI/HDMI male-to-male cables 

                                                       

 

1 After cycling once through all the outputs, the blinking will resume and you will have to start this procedure again to choose 
the desired output 
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 

Summary of Contents for VM-16HDMI

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VM 8HDMI 1 8 HDMI Distributor VM 16HDMI 1 16 HDMI Distributor...

Page 2: ...on a Rack 9 6 Connecting the VM 8HDMI 1 8 HDMI Distributor 10 6 1 Acquiring the EDID 11 6 1 1 Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output 11 7 Technical Specifications 11 Figures Figure 1 VM 8HDMI 1 8...

Page 3: ...butor Power cord This user manual2 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 cont...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 DVD Player Plasma Display 1 Plasma Display 8...

Page 5: ...he data Feature a default EDID2 for fast and efficient connection of the unit3 Can read and store in non volatile memory the EDID block from one of the outputs so it can then provide the EDID informat...

Page 6: ...DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports 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...

Page 7: ...ping data 3 3 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor ma...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your HDMI Distributors 6 Figure 1 VM 8HDMI 1 8 HDMI Distributor...

Page 9: ...Your HDMI Distributors 7 Figure 2 VM 16HDMI 1 16 HDMI Distributor...

Page 10: ...EDID SELECT Button Select the desired display for EDID information 4 OUTPUT STATUS LEDs LEDs light when an output s is connected and active LEDs blink when selecting the EDID see section 6 1 5 INPUT...

Page 11: ...mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual...

Page 12: ...MI acceptors for example plasma displays 3 Connect the power cord to the mains electricity 4 Turn ON the POWER 5 Acquire the EDID see section 6 1 DVD Player Plasma Display 1 Plasma Display 8 Figure 3...

Page 13: ...d output is stored in the non volatile memory when the READ button no longer illuminates 7 Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications Table 2 Technical Specifications 2 of...

Page 14: ...is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name...

Page 15: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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