Kramer Electronics VM-114H2C User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VM-1 14 H2C

2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/2x CAT5 Outputs

P/N: 2900-000644 Rev 8

VM-114H2C – 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-114H2C 5

4 Connecting the VM-114H2C 7

4.1 Connecting to the VM-114H2C via RS-232 8

5 Operating the VM-114H2C 9

5.1 Acquiring the EDID 9

5.2 Disabling/Enabling Deep Color Support 10

5.3 RS-232 and IR Control and Pass-Through 10

6 Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors 15 7 Technical Specifications 16 8 Default Communication Parameters 17 9 Default EDID 18 10 Protocol 2000 19

10.1 Syntax 19

Figures

Figure 1: VM-114H2C 2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/2x CAT5 Outputs 5 Figure 2: Connecting the VM-114H2C 2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/2x CAT5 Outputs 8 Figure 3: VM-114H2C RS-232 Control and Pass-Through 11 Figure 4: VM-114H2C IR Control and Pass-Through Example 1 12 Figure 5: VM-114H2C IR Control and Pass-Through Example 2 13 Figure 6: VM-114H2C IR Control and Pass-Through Example 3 14 Figure 7: TP Pinout Wiring 15

VM-114H2C - 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-114H2C 2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/ 2x CAT5 Outputs, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

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

VM-114H2C - 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-114H2C away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

VM-114H2C - 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-114H2C - Overview

3 Overview

The VM-114H2C 2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/2x CAT5 Outputs 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 two HDMI and two TP outputs.

In particular, the VM-114H2C features:

 A maximum data rate of 4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphic channel),

6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) maximum when using HDMI only

 Non-volatile memory that reads and stores 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

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

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

 HDMI support for 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™ and 7.1 uncompressed audio

channels (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD)

 HDCP compliance  LEDs indicating the selected input and active output  IR remote control support and has a remote IR 3.5mm mini jack  12V DC power  Housing in a Kramer desktop enclosure

The VM-114H2C supports a range 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

VM-114H2C - Overview

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products; the Kramer: BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), the Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 / CAT 7a cables.

3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature

The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the

transmitter or receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when the

devices are within 60m (197ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature

applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 60m on standard TP cable. (Heavier gauge cable may be used to extend the Power Connect™ range).

3.3 Defining the VM-114H2C

This section defines the VM-114H2C.

Figure 1: VM-114H2C 2 Input 1:4 HDMI DA/2x CAT5 Outputs

+ 17 hidden pages