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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VM-24HDCP
2 Input 1:4 DVI Distributor
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDCP 3
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Recommendations for Best Performance 4
4 Your VM-24HDCP 2 Input 1:4 DVI Distributor 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 6
5 Installing in a Rack 7
6 Connecting the VM-24HDCP 8
6.1 Connecting via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 10
6.2 Operating the VM-24HDCP 10
6.3 Using the EDID Buttons 10
6.3.1 Acquiring / Changing the EDID from One Output 11
6.3.2 Acquiring the Default EDID 12
6.3.3 Acquiring the Auto-mix EDID from the Connected Outputs 12
7 Technical Specifications 13
8 Communication Protocol 14
Figures
Figure 1: VM-24HDCP 2 Input 1:4 DVI Distributor 5
Figure 2: Connecting a VM-24HDCP 2 Input 1:4 DVI Distributor 9
Figure 3: Connecting a PC 10
Tables
Table 1: VM-24HDCP 2 Input 1:4 DVI Distributor Features 6
Table 2: The EDID Modes 11
Table 3: VM-24HDCP Techn ical Specifications 13
Table 4: Protocol Definitions 14
Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 15
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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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VM-24HDCP 2 Input 1:4 DVI
Distributor, whic h is ideal for:
• Home theater, presentation and multimed ia a pplications
• Rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
• VM-24HDCP
• Power cord
• Infrared remote control transmitter
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• This user man ual
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the eq uipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of t his user man ual
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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; GR OUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Conne ctivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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