Kramer VM218DT Quick Start Guide

VM-218DT Quick Start

P/N:

2900- 300931QS

Rev:

3

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VM-218DT Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your VM-218DT for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VM-218DT to download the latest user manual and check if firmware

upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box

VM-218DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA

1 Quick start guide

1 Set of rack ears

1 Power cord

4 Rubber feet

Step 2: Get to know your VM-218DT

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Feature

Function

1

IR LED

Lights orange when the unit accepts IR remote commands.

2

IR Sensor

Use to control a peripheral device connected to OUT 2 HDBT with that device’s remote

controller.

3

POWER LED

Lights when the unit is powered.

4

VOLUME ()

Press to decrease the volume of the analog audio output.

5

VOLUME ()

Press to increase the volume of the analog audio output.

6

INPUT Selector Button

Press to select input 1 HDMI or input 2 HDBT.

7

INPUT LEDs

Lights green to indicate the selected input: 1 HDMI or 2 HDBT.

8

EDID READ Button

Press to read the selected EDID and write it to both inputs.

9

EDID SELECT Button

Press to cycle through the sources from which to read the EDID: Default, External, or Output.
When Output is selected, cycles through outputs 1 to 9. The relevant EDID TYPE and OUTPUT
LEDs light green.

10

EDID TYPE LEDs

Lights green to indicate the selected EDID type: DEFAULT, EXT. (external) or OUTPUT.

11

OUTPUT LEDs (1 to 9)

In normal operation mode: lights green when an acceptor is connected to the output.
In EDID mode: when EDID TYPE OUTPUT LED lights green, press the EDID SELECT button
briefly to cycle through output 1 to 9 to select the output from which to read EDID. The relevant
LED lights during EDID setup and remains lit after completing the EDID setup.

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Feature

Function

12

IN 2 IR on a 3.5 Mini Jack

Connect to an IR emitter/sensor cable for IR link extension via IN 2 HDBT.

13

IN 2 RS-232 (G, Rx, Tx) Terminal Block
Connector

Connect to a serial controller for RS-232 link extension via IN 2 HDBT.
14

IN 1 HDMI™ Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

15

IN 2 HDBT on RJ-45 Connectors

Connect to an HDBT transmitter (for example, TP-580Txr).

16

IR OUT on 3.5 Mini Jacks (2 to 9)

Connect to remote IR emitter/sensor cables to IR control the devices that
are connected to the HDBT acceptors.

17

RS-232 OUT (G, Rx, Tx) Terminal Block
Connectors (2 to 9)

Connect to serially control the devices connected to the HDBT acceptors.
18

OUT 1 HDMI Connector

Connect to a local HDMI acceptor.

19

OUT HDBT RJ-45 Connectors (2 to 9)

Connect to HDBT receivers (for example, TP-580Rxr).

20

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an analog audio acceptor.

21

RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal Block

Connect to the serial controller to control the VM-218DT.

22

REMOTE 3-pin Terminal Block

For future use.

23

SETUP DIP-switches

Use to set the device behavior.

24

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to LAN for remote IP control of the VM-218DT.

25

RESET Button

Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory default
parameters.

26

PROG Mini USB Connector

Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades.

27

Mains Power Connector, Fuse, and Switch

Connect to the mains supply.

Step 3: Install VM-218DT

Install VM-218DT using one of the following methods:
Remove the three screws from each side of the unit, reinsert those screws through the rack ears
and mount on a 19" rack.
Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM-218DT. For best results, we recommend that
you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VM-218DT.