
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 3
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Recommendations for Best Performance 4
4 Your VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor 5
5 Using the VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor 5
5.1 Connecting the VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor 6
5.2 Acquiring the EDID 7
6 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor 5
Figure 2: Connecting a VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor
Tables
Table 1: VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-2Hxl
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Introduction
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
defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® VM-2Hxl 1:2
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Distributor. The VM-2Hxl is ideal for:
HDMI
• Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
• Rental and staging
Note, that the Kramer VM-2Hxl is identical to the VM-2HDMIxl; just
the name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according
to the HDMI Guideline).
The package includes the following items:
• VM-2Hxl 1:2 HDMI Distributor
• Power adapter (5V DC input)
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• This user manual
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that are clearly
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: 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 our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com