Kramer Electronics VM-114H User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VM-1 14 H

2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA

P/N: 2900-000643 Rev 9

VM-114H – Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5

3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 5

3.3 Defining the VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA 5

4 Connecting the VM-114H 8 5 Using the VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA 10

5.1 Selecting an Active Input 10

5.2 Acquiring the EDID 10

5.3 Connecting to the VM-114H via RS-232 11

5.4 Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors 12

6 Technical Specifications 13 7 Default EDID 15 8 Protocol 2000 16

8.1 Syntax 16

Figures

Figure 1: VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA 6 Figure 2: Connecting the VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA 9 Figure 3: TP PINOUT 12

VM-114H - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications  Rental and staging

VM-114H - Getting Started

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

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

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

 Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

 Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils  Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer VM-114H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

VM-114H - Getting Started

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VM-114H - Overview

3 Overview

The high-quality VM-114H 2x Input 1:4 HDMI DA is a switcher/distribution amplifier for HDMI and TP (Twisted Pair) signals. It reclocks and equalizes one of two selectable input signals and distributes it to four identical HDMI outputs.

In particular, the VM-114H features:

 A maximum data rate of 6.75 Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) (HDMI),

4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphic channel) (DGKat)

 Reading and storing, in non-volatile memory, the default EDID, or the EDID

block from one or a mix of the output display devices, so it can then provide the EDID information to the source even if the display device is not connected

The EDID acquired is a weighted average of all the connected outputs. For example, if several displays with different resolutions are connected to the outputs, the acquired EDID supports all the resolutions, as well as other parameters included in the EDID

 I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ an intelligent EDID

handling & processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems

 3D Pass-through, Deep Color (on the HDMI input), x.v.Color™ and

uncompressed audio channels (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD)

 HDCP compliance  LEDs indicating the selected input and active output  IR remote control  12V DC supply and is housed in a Kramer desktop enclosure

The VM-114H supports ranges of:

 Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 30m (98ft) at 1080p on shielded

BC-DGKat524 cable

 Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 70m (230ft) at 1080p on shielded

BC-DGKat623 cable

 Up to 100m (330ft) at 1080i or up to 90m (295ft) at 1080p on shielded

BC-DGKat7a23 cable

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