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Your VM-24HDMI 2 Input 1:4 HDMI Distributor 

 

Table 1: VM-24HDMI 2 Input 1:4 HDMI Distributor 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 

IN 1 

Button

1

 

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

SELECT 

IN 2 

Button

1

 

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

READ

2

  

Press, after pressing the EDID SELECT button, to acquire the EDID 

Press to show the EDID status 

EDID

 Buttons

 

SELECT 

Select the EDID mode (One Output, Auto-mix or Default) 

OUTPUT STATUS

 LEDs 

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

indicate the type of EDID acquired (see section 6.4) or when 

connecting a non-HDCP display while providing HDCP content to 

the 

VM-24HDMI

 

INPUT 1 

HDMI Connector

 

Connects to the HDMI source 1 

INPUT 2 

HDMI Connector

 

Connects to the HDMI source 2 

10 

OUTPUT 

HDMI Connectors

 

Connects to the HDMI acceptor (from 1 to 4) 

11 

RS-232 

9-pin D-sub Port 

Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

3

 

12 

REMOTE IR 

Opening

4

 

Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine 

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

receiver

5

 

13 

Power Connector with Fuse

 

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

4.1  Using the IR Transmitter 

You can use the 

RC-IR2

 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in 

IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR 

receiver

6

. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the 

machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with 

three extension cables

7

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer 

dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable

8

 with the 3.5mm connector 

that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.  
Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector. 

 

 

                                                       

 

1 Illuminates when selected and there is a signal 
2 Illuminates when configuring the EDID 
3 Via a null-modem connection 
4 Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 
5 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) 
6 Model: C-A35M/IRR-50 
7 Model: C-A35M/A35F-50 
8 P/N: 505-70434010-S 

Summary of Contents for VM-24HDMI

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VM 24HDMI 2 Input 1 4 HDMI Distributor...

Page 2: ...DID Buttons 12 6 4 1 Acquiring Changing the EDID from One Output 12 6 4 2 Acquiring the Default EDID 13 6 4 3 Acquiring the Auto mix EDID from the Connected Outputs 13 7 Technical Specifications 14 8...

Page 3: ...ing items VM 24HDMI Power cord This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment R...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation...

Page 5: ...24HDMI via The front panel buttons The infrared remote control transmitter The infrared remote extension cable transmitter see section 4 1 RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system...

Page 6: ...C or PAL 3 2 Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID6 is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source The EDID enables the VM 24HDMI to kno...

Page 7: ...ence deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 24HDMI 2 Input 1 4 HDMI Distributor 6 Figure 1 VM 24HDMI 2 Input 1 4 HDMI Distributor...

Page 9: ...12 REMOTE IR Opening 4 Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 5 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC...

Page 10: ...er to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected...

Page 11: ...ctor to acceptor 1 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 2 connector to acceptor 2 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 3 connector to acceptor 3 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 4 connector to acceptor 4 for examp...

Page 12: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VM 24HDMI 10 Figure 2 Connecting a VM 24HDMI 2 Input 1 4 HDMI Distributor...

Page 13: ...ut using a Null modem adapter 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 24HDMI as Figure 3 illustrates 9 pin D sub From PC 9 pin D sub Male If...

Page 14: ...CT button once Auto mix All the output LEDs light Press the EDID SELECT button to select the required output The selected output blinks To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display from One o...

Page 15: ...ring the Auto mix EDID from the Connected Outputs To acquire the Auto mix EDID3 1 Connect the power supply 2 Connect the desired output display devices 3 Enter the Auto mix mode as defined in Table 2...

Page 16: ...IANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI 1 3 and HDCP CONTROLS EDID SELECT EDID READ IN 1 IN 2 buttons RS 232 IR INDICATOR LEDs OUTPUT STATUS LEDs POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 16VA DIMENSIONS 19 inc...

Page 17: ...ON NO is the value to be set for N5 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...

Page 18: ...cept for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 13 This 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 machin...

Page 19: ...nature ii Product modification or failureto followinstructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repairor attemptedrepair by anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresented...

Page 20: ...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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