Kramer Electronics VM-8H User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VM-8H, 1:8 HDMI Distributor
VM-16H, 1:16 HDMI Distributor
Contents
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1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 4
3.2 Recycling Kramer Products 4
4 Your HDMI Distributors 4
5 Installing the VM-8H/VM-16H in a Rack 8
6 Connecting the VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor 9
6.1 Acquiring the EDID 10
6.1.1 Acquiring the EDID from one Output 10
6.1.2 Acquiring the Default EDID 11
6.1.3 Acquiring the EDID from Several Outputs 11
7 Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor 5
Figure 2: VM-16H 1:16 H Distributor 6
Figure 3: Connecting a VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor 9
Tables
Table 1: HDMI Distributor Features 7
Table 2: The EDID Modes 10
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VM-8H and the VM-16H 12
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 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 groups1 that are clearly defined by
function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor
and/or VM-16H 1:16 HDMI Distributor. The HDMI distributor is ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
Retail store displays
The package includes the following items:
VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor and/or VM-16H 1:16 HDMI
Distributor
Power cord and rack “ears”
This user manual2
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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit1.
This quick start also applies to the VM-16H which has 16 outputs instead of eight
Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VM-8H 1:8 HDMI Distributor and the VM-16H 1:16 HDMI
Distributor are high quality distributors that accept an HDMI input and
distribute the signal to 8/16 outputs respectively, allowing one or more of the
outputs to be connected to receiving devices, thus making them a versatile,
reliable component in a video system. The VM-8H/VM-16H distribute
signals having resolutions up to and including 1080p, and all HDTV formats.
In particular, the HDMI distributors feature:
Up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel1
Data reclocking and equalization
A default EDID2 for fast and efficient connection of the unit3
I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an
intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures
Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems
3D pass-through
HDMI Support – HDMI (with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync,
HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD,
CEC)
HDMI connectors4, output status LEDs4, and EDID read and
select buttons
The HDMI distributors are housed in a 19" 1U rack-mountable enclosure,
and are fed from a 100-264V AC universal switching power supply.
Suitable for resolutions up to 1080p, and for all HD resolutions
EDID is Extended Display Identification Data
The default EDID feature lets you connect the VM-8H/VM-16H without having to connect a display to the output
Eight for the VM-8H and 16 for the VM-16H
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