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VM-2DP - Overview

 

 

Overview 

The high-quality 

VM-2DP

 1:2 DisplayPort Distributor

 takes a DisplayPort (DP) input 

signal and distributes it to two DisplayPort (DP) outputs. In particular, the 

VM-2DP

 

features: 

 

One DisplayPort (DP) input, two DisplayPort (DP) outputs, two output status 
LEDs, an active input status LED, as well as an EDID select button 

 

Up to 2.7Gbps bandwidth per lane 

 

A maximum resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a total maximum bandwidth 
of 10.8Gbps over four lanes 

 

I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID 
handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for 
DisplayPort systems 

 

Compliance to HDCP 

 

High-resolution and rich colors and transports audio and multiple video 
streams 

 

5V DC power 

3.1 

About DisplayPort 

DisplayPort (DP) is a digital display interface standard for the PC industry. It 
delivers the highest resolutions and sound quality. 

In addition, DisplayPort: 

 

Provides a simple interface between a PC and a display, projector or TV 

 

Supports 1 to 4 data pairs ("lanes") at a transfer rate of 1.62Gb or 2.7Gb per 
second 

 

Has a maximum length of 15 meters for video transmission, at a resolution of 
1080p/60Hz and 3 meters for full bandwidth transmission 

 

Video specs include a video path that supports 6 to 16 bits per color channel, 
a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a total maximum bandwidth 
of 10.8Gbps over four lanes 

 

Is backward-compatible with HDMI, DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and VGA, 
via an appropriate adapter 

Summary of Contents for VM-2DP

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VM 2DP 1 2 DisplayPort Distributor P N 2900 000769 Rev 1...

Page 2: ...for detailed instructions VM 2DP http www kramerelectronics com It s a good idea to save the original box and packaging materials in case your Kramer product needs to be returned to the factory for se...

Page 3: ...t DisplayPort 3 3 2 About HDCP 4 3 3 Defining EDID 4 4 Your VM 2DP 1 2 DisplayPort Distributor 5 5 Connecting the VM 2DP 1 2 DisplayPort Distributor 6 5 1 Acquiring the EDID 7 6 Technical Specificatio...

Page 4: ...defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Spe...

Page 5: ...e available 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and el...

Page 6: ...e to HDCP High resolution and rich colors and transports audio and multiple video streams 5V DC power 3 1 About DisplayPort DisplayPort DP is a digital display interface standard for the PC industry I...

Page 7: ...between two HDCP enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material To protect copyright holders such as movie studios from having their programs copied and shared the HDCP standar...

Page 8: ...isplayPort Connector Connects to the DP acceptor 1 3 OUT 2 DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP acceptor 2 4 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit 5 EDID SELECT Button Press to select the ED...

Page 9: ...the example in Figure 2 shows do the following 1 Connect the DP source for example a PC with a DP output to the INPUT DP connector 2 Connect the DP OUT connectors to up to two acceptors as follows DP...

Page 10: ...ETUP button momentarily the OUT LEDs indicate which type of EDID was last acquired If the OUT 1 LED illuminates the OUT 1 EDID is stored in the non volatile memory OUT 2 LED illuminates the OUT 2 EDID...

Page 11: ...n and LEDs INDICATOR LEDs IN OUT 1 OUT 2 and ON LEDs POWER SOURCE 5V DC 90mA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing...

Page 12: ...nature ii Product modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must beprese...

Page 13: ...ributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site E mail www kramerelectronics com info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Di...

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