Kramer VM-73 User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VM-73
Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Amplifier
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 3
3.2 Defining EDID 4
4 Your VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Amplifier 4
5 Installing the VM-73 in a Rack 7
6 Connecting the VM-73 8
6.1 Reading EDID 10
6.1.1 Reading the EDID from PC OUT 1 10
6.1.2 Reading the EDID from the HDMI outputs 10
7 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Amplifier 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Amplifier 9
Tables
Table 1: VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Amplifier Functions 6
Table 2: VM-73 Technical Specificatio ns 11
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
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Thank yo u for purchasing the Kra mer VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution
Amplifier, which is ideal for :
that are clearly
defined by function.
• Video reproduction in studios
• School and unive rsity pr esentations
Each package includes the following items:
• The VM-73 Multiformat 1:3 Distribution Am plifier
• Power cord
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• This user manual
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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 thi s user manual
• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
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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; GR OUP 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 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
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
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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview
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3 Overview
The VM-73 is a high-performance distribution amplifier for HDMI,
computer graphics, component video, s-Video and composite video signals.
The unit takes one input of e ach video format and distri butes ea ch input to
three identical outputs.
Specifically, the VM-73 features:
• Multiformat operation: composite, component, Y/C, XGA and HDMI
• High bandwidth (-3dB) of 430MHz for composite video, 440MHz for
Y/C, 430MHz for component vid eo , 405MHz for XGA and 2.25Gbps
for HDMI
• HDTV compatibility
• HDMI 1.3 and HDCP compatibility
• The ability to pass PC OUT 1’s EDID informatio n to the PC input
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• The option to acquire the EDID information from the highest priority
connected HDMI output
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• Worldwide power supply 100-240V AC
• A standard 19” rack mount size, rack “ears” included
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables
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• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kra mer VM-73
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal q uality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed
all-digital
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1 See Section
audio/video interfac e , widely supported in the entertainment and
home cinema industry. It deliver s the highest high-definition image and
sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter
and an HDCP Licensee.
6.1
2 OUT 1 being the highest priority output and OUT 3 the lowest (see Section
6.1)
3 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digitalto-analog conversions
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