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Introduction 

 

 

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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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

VM-4Hxl

 

1:4 HDMI 

Distributor.

 The 

VM-4Hxl

 is ideal for: 

 that are clearly defined 

by function. 

 

Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications 

 

Rental and staging 

Note, that the Kramer VM-4Hxl

 

is identical to the VM-4HDMIxl

;

 just 

the name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according 

to the HDMI Guideline). 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VM-4Hxl

 1:4 HDMI Distributor

 

 

Power cord and rack “ears” 

 

This user manual

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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-4Hxl

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

Page 2: ...6 Connecting a VM 4Hxl 1 4 HDMI Distributor 8 7 Acquiring EDID 10 7 1 1 Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output 10 7 1 2 Restoring the Default EDID 10 7 1 3 Acquiring the Auto EDID 10 8 Technical Sp...

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

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: ...r fast and efficient connection of the unit2 I EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing an intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems 3D...

Page 6: ...ation between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support Existing...

Page 7: ...ted by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interf...

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

Page 9: ...lect the desired display for EDID information 4 OUTPUTS LEDs LEDs light when an output s is connected and active LEDs blink when selecting EDID see Section 7 5 INPUT HDMI Connector Connects to the HDM...

Page 10: ...tors as follows OUTPUT 2 connector to HDMI acceptor 2 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 3 connector to HDMI acceptor 3 for example a plasma display OUTPUT 4 connector to HDMI acceptor 4 for example...

Page 11: ...Connecting a VM 4Hxl 1 4 HDMI Distributor 9 Figure 2 Connecting a VM 4Hxl 1 4 HDMI Distributor...

Page 12: ...n the non volatile memory when the READ button no longer illuminates as well as the selected output LED 7 1 2 Restoring the Default EDID To restore the default EDID do the following 1 Press the SELECT...

Page 13: ...to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI and HDCP CONTROLS SELECT and READ buttons for selecting and storing EDID information INDICATOR LEDs OUTPUTS 1 to...

Page 14: ...ning 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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