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Introduction 

 

 

1  Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been 

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast 

range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and 

broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned 

and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus 

different models now appear in 11 groups

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 that are clearly defined by 

function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

VM-4DH

 

1:4 HDMI / 

DisplayPort Distributor

, which

 

is ideal for: 

 

Multimedia applications 

 

PC showrooms 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VM-4DH

 1:4 HDMI / DisplayPort Distributor

 

 

Power cord 

 

This user manual

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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 contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: 
Format/Standards  Converters;  GROUP  5:  Twisted-Pair  Solutions;  GROUP  6:  Specialty  AV  Products;  GROUP  7:  Scan 
Converters and  Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10:  Accessories and 
Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  

Summary of Contents for VM-4DH

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VM 4DH 1 4 HDMI DisplayPort Distributor...

Page 2: ...ng the VM 4DH 1 4 HDMI DisplayPort Distributor 9 6 2 Setting the Dipswitches 11 6 3 Acquiring EDID 11 6 3 1 Acquiring the Default EDID 11 6 3 2 Acquiring the EDID from a Connected Output 12 7 Technica...

Page 3: ...VM 4DH 1 4 HDMI DisplayPort Distributor 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 possi...

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

Page 5: ...ing convenient and reliable connection to the source Compliance to HDCP High resolution and rich colors and transports audio and multiple video streams Worldwide Power Supply 100 240V AC A standard 19...

Page 6: ...nsumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable6 and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports two way communication...

Page 7: ...ID enables the VM 4DH to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size lumin...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VM 4DH 1 4 HDMI DisplayPort Distributor 6 Figure 1 VM 4DH 1 4 HDMI DisplayPort Distributor...

Page 9: ...formation 4 OUTPUTS LEDs LEDs light when an output s is connected and active LEDs blink when selecting EDID see section 6 3 5 HDMI INPUT Connector Connects to the HDMI source 6 DP OUT DisplayPort Conn...

Page 10: ...wiring Refer 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 i...

Page 11: ...1 as follows DP OUT 1 DisplayPort connector to DP2 acceptor 1 for example a PC monitor DP OUT 2 DisplayPort connector to DP2 acceptor 2 for example a PC monitor HDMI OUT 1 connector to HDMI acceptor 1...

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

Page 13: ...connecting DP OUT 2 to an HDMI acceptor via an adapter AUTO MANUAL Set to AUTO 1 to override the DP dipswitch settings Otherwise set to MANUAL NU Not used 6 3 Acquiring EDID The VM 4DH initially oper...

Page 14: ...is stored in the non volatile memory1 when the READ button no longer blinks as well as the selected output LED 7 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications Table 3 Technica...

Page 15: ...sofnature ii Product modification orfailure to followinstructions supplied with the product iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresen...

Page 16: ...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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