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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. 

Thank you for purchasing your Kramer 

VM-4H

 

1:4 HDMI Distributor.

  

The 

VM-4H

 is ideal for: 

 

Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications 

 

Rental and staging 

Note, that the Kramer VM-4H is identical to the VM-4HDMI; just the 
name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to 
the HDMI Guideline). 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VM-4H 1:4 HDMI Distributor

 

 

Power cord and rack “ears” 

 

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: Range Extenders and Repeaters; 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-4H

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

Page 2: ...stributor 8 7 Acquiring the EDID 9 7 1 The Simple Operation State 9 7 2 The Normal Operation State 10 7 2 1 Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output 10 7 2 2 Restoring the Default EDID 10 7 2 3 Acqui...

Page 3: ...MI by H according to the HDMI Guideline The package includes the following items VM 4H 1 4 HDMI Distributor Power cord and rack ears This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack th...

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: ...EDID2 block from one or more outputs so it can then provide the EDID information to the HDMI source even if the display device is not connected Includes five HDMI connectors four output status LEDs an...

Page 6: ...ning EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID6 is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID en...

Page 7: ...ding interference 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...

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

Page 9: ...of the selected display 4 SELECT Button Select the desired display for EDID information 5 OUTPUTS LEDs LEDs light when an output s is connected and active LEDs flash when selecting EDID see section 7...

Page 10: ...up to four HDMI acceptors as follows OUTPUT 1 connector to HDMI acceptor 1 for example an LCD TV OUTPUT 2 connector to HDMI acceptor 2 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 3 connector to HDMI acceptor...

Page 11: ...eptors or the source This section describes the two EDID working modes the Simple mode see section 7 1 Normal mode see section 7 2 7 1 The Simple Operation State In the Simple operation state the READ...

Page 12: ...desired output which flashes 2 Press the READ button The EDID of the selected output is stored in the non volatile memory when the READ button no longer illuminates as well as the selected output LED...

Page 13: ...nector OUTPUTS 4 HDMI connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI and HDCP CONTROLS SELECT and READ buttons for selecting and...

Page 14: ...tning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims...

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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