
Contents
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Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 1
3
Overview 3
3.1
About HDMI 3
3.2
Defining EDID 4
3.3
Recommendations for Best Performance 4
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Your VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor 5
5
Using the VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor 6
5.1
Connecting the VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor 6
5.2
Using the VM-2HDMI EDID SETUP Button 7
5.2.1 Acquiring / Changing the EDID 8
5.2.2 Acquiring the Clone EDID 8
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Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor 5
Figure 2: VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor (Top and Lower Side Panesl) 5
Figure 3: Connecting a VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor 7
Tables
Table 1: VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor (Top and Lower Side Panels) Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-2HDMI 9

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 groups1 that are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® VM-2HDMI 1:2
HDMI
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Distributor! The VM-2HDMI is ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
VM-2HDMI 1:2 HDMI Distributor
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
This user manual3
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 cables4
2.1 Quick Start
This Quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps of the
VM-2HDMI.
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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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