
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDCP 4
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Recommendations for Best Performance 4
4 Your VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor 4
5 Installing the VM-12HDCP on a Rack 7
6 Connecting a VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor 8
7 Acquiring EDID 9
7.1 The Simple Operation State 10
7.2 The Normal Operation State 10
7.2.1 Acquiring the EDID from a Selected Output 10
7.2.2 Restoring the Default EDID 10
7.2.3 Acquiring the Auto EDID 11
8 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor 5
Figure 2: Connecting a VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor 9
Tables
Table 1: VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor Features 6
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor
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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
1
that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI
Distributor. The VM-12HDCP is ideal for:
• Multiple screen applications
• Rental and staging
Each package includes the following items:
• VM-12HDCP 1:12 DVI Distributor
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• Power cord
• 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 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 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
http://www.kramerelectronics.com