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Overview 

 

 

Overview 

The Kramer 

VM-4Hxl

 is a high quality 1:4 HDMI distributor that accepts an 

HDMI input and distributes the signal to four outputs, allowing

 

one or more 

of the outputs to be connected to receiving devices, thus making it a versatile, 

reliable component in a video system. The 

VM-4Hxl

 distributes signals 

having resolutions up to UXGA, including all HDTV formats.  
In particular, the 

VM-4Hxl

 features: 

 

Up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel

1

 

Data reclocking and equalization 

 

 

A default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit

2

 

I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an 

intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures 

Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems 

 

 

3D pass-through 

 

HDMI Support – HDMI (V.1.4 with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip 

Sync, HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, 

DTS-HD, CEC) 

 

Five HDMI connectors, four output status LEDs and EDID read 

and select buttons 

The 

VM-4Hxl

 

is housed in a 19" 1U rack-mountable enclosure, and is fed 

from a 100-264 VAC universal switching power supply. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions 
2 The default EDID feature lets you connect the VM-4Hxl without having to connect a display to the output  

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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