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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Your VM-28H / VM-216H 

 

Table 1: VM-28H / VM-216H Features 

Feature 

Function 

IR Receiver 

The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer 

Infrared remote control transmitter 

POWER

 Switch 

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 

SEL

EC

T

 

IN 1 

Button

1

Press to select source 1 and distribute this signal to the outputs 

(when the EDID button does not illuminate) 
Also used for acquiring/changing the EDID (see section 

 

 6.4

IN 2 

Button

1

 

Press to select source 2 and distribute this signal to the outputs 

(when the EDID button does not illuminate) 
Also used for acquiring/changing the EDID (see section 

 6.4

EDID 

Button

2

Press for more than 3 seconds to set to the EDID mode 

 

LOCK 

Button

3

Press to engage/disengage the front panel switches 

 

OUTPUT STATUS

 LEDs 

LEDs light when an output(s) is connected and active; LEDs blink 

when selecting the EDID (see section 

 6.4

) or when connecting a 

non-HDCP display while providing HDCP content to the 

VM-28H

 / 

VM-216H

 

RS-232 

9-pin D-sub Port 

Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

4

 

INPUT 1 

HDMI Connector

 

Connects to the HDMI source 1 

10 

INPUT 2 

HDMI Connector

 

Connects to the HDMI source 2 

11 

OUTPUT 

HDMI Connector

 

Connects to the HDMI acceptor [from 1 to 8 (for the 

VM-28H

), from 1 

to 16 (for the 

VM-216H

)] 

12 

REMOTE IR 

Opening

5

Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via 

an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver

 (for the 

VM-28H

)

 

6

13 

  

Power Connector with Fuse

 

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

                                                       

 

1 Illuminates when selected and there is a signal, blinks when selected but there is no signal 

2 Illuminates when configuring the EDID. When the EDID button does not illuminate the machine is in Distribution mode 

(lets you distribute an input signal to the outputs) 

3  Illuminates when the front panel switches are locked, pressing another button causes the LOCK button to blink once 

warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel. The LOCK button also blinks (the IN 1, IN 2 and EDID 

buttons do not blink at the same time) when the machine is busy (perhaps searching between signals) and no operation is 

permitted 

4 Via a null-modem connection 

5 Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 

6 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine (only if the internal 

IR connection cable has been installed) 

im Vertrieb von            CAMBOARD Electronics

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Tel. 07131 911201
Fax 07131 911203

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Summary of Contents for VM-216H

Page 1: ...tronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203 ce info...

Page 2: ...hanging the EDID from one Output 15 6 4 2 Acquiring the Default EDID 16 6 4 3 Acquiring the EDID from several Outputs 16 7 Technical Specifications 17 8 Communication Protocol 18 Figures Figure 1 VM 2...

Page 3: ...includes the following items VM 28H and or VM 216H Power cord Infrared remote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual3 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We re...

Page 4: ...2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation1 1 This quick start applies both to theVM 28H and the VM 216H im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel...

Page 5: ...graphic channel1 Can read and store in non volatile memory2 the EDID3 Let you acquire the EDID from one output from several connected outputs or acquire the default EDID for fast and efficient connec...

Page 6: ...d the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support Existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 60...

Page 7: ...ata To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associat...

Page 8: ...ER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 28H VM 216H 6 Figure 1 VM 28H 2 Input 1 8 HDMI Distributor im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203 ce info camboard...

Page 9: ...7 Figure 2 VM 216H 2 Input 1 16 HDMI Distributor1 1 The remote IR opening item 12 is not included in this machine im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203...

Page 10: ...HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor from 1 to 8 for the VM 28H from 1 to 16 for the VM 216H 12 REMOTE IR Opening5 Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an I...

Page 11: ...om the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the int...

Page 12: ...Rack with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electr...

Page 13: ...VM 216H via RS 232 see section 6 2 Operate the VM 28H VM 216H see section 6 3 Use the EDID button see section 6 4 6 1 Connecting the VM 28H VM 216H This section describes how to connect the VM 28H see...

Page 14: ...rces for example a DVD player and a set top box to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors respectively using the Kramer HDMI copper cables 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port s...

Page 15: ...e a DVD player and a set top box to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors respectively using the Kramer HDMI copper cables 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 2...

Page 16: ...Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VM 28H VM 216H as Figure 5 illustrates 9 pin D sub From PC 9 pin D sub Male If a shielded cable is used...

Page 17: ...216H The output LEDS blink Default The output LEDs blink Press the IN button once Auto mix The output LEDs blink in sequence Press the IN button to select the required output The selected output blink...

Page 18: ...more than 3 seconds 3 Press an input button either IN 1 or IN 2 1 once The selected input button illuminates 4 Enter the default mode as defined in Table 2 with either IN 1 or IN 2 All the OUTPUT STAT...

Page 19: ...nector OUTPUTS 8 HDMI Connectors 16 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI 1 3 and HDCP CONTROLS EDID IN 1 IN 2 and...

Page 20: ...5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the mach...

Page 21: ...his is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OU...

Page 22: ...ion orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinst...

Page 23: ...of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the...

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