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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VM-8H, 1:8 HDMI Distributor
VM-16H, 1:16 HDMI Distributor
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 4
3.2 Defining EDID 5
3.3 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
4 Your HDMI Distributors 5
5 Installing the VM-8H/VM-16H on a Rack 9
6 Connecting the VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor 10
6.1 Acquiring the EDID 11
6.1.1 Acquiring the EDID from one Output 11
6.1.2 Acquiring the Default EDID 12
6.1.3 Acquiring the EDID from Several Outputs 12
7 Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor 6
Figure 2: VM-16H 1:16 H Distributor
Figure 3: Connecting a VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor
Tables
Table 1: HDMI Distributor Features 8
Table 2: The EDID Modes
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VM-8H and the VM-16H
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Introduction
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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
by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor
and/or VM-16H 1:16 HDMI Distributor. The HDMI distributor is ideal for:
• Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
• Rental and staging
• Retail store displays
Note, that the Kramer VM-8H/VM-16H is identical to the
VM-8HDMI/VM-16HDMI; just the name has changed replacing the
suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to the HDMI Guideline).
The package includes the following items:
• VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor and/or VM-16H 1:16 HDMI
Distributor
• Power cord and rack “ears”
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• This user manual
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that are clearly defined
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
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• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Contr ol 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
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