Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications • Rental and staging Note, that the Kramer VM-4H is identical to the VM-4HDMI; just the name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to the HDMI Guideline). The package includes the following items: •...
Overview Overview The Kramer VM-4H is a high quality 1:4 HDMI distributor that accepts an HDMI input and distributes the signal to four outputs, allowing one or more of the outputs to be connected to receiving devices, thus making it a versatile, reliable component in a video system.
) is a data-structure, provided by a display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the display’s source). The EDID enables the VM-4H to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data...
(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your VM-4H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VM-4H 1:4 HDMI Distributor Figure 1 Table 1...
Installing the VM-4H on a Rack Table 1: VM-4H 1:4 HDMI Distributor Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF ACTIVE LED Illuminates when the input is active; flashes when the input is not valid...
3. Connect the power cord to the mains electricity. 4. Turn ON the POWER. 5. Acquire EDID (see section 7). 1 As required. Up to 4 outputs can be connected on the VM-4H. Not all outputs need to be connected KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Figure 2: Connecting a VM-4H 1:4 HDMI Distributor Acquiring the EDID The VM-4H initially operates with the default EDID. This means that you can turn ON the power before connecting any of the acceptors or the source. This section describes the two EDID working modes, the: •...
1. Press the SELECT button several times until the OUTPUT LEDs flash in sequence. 2. Press the READ button. The READ button illuminates. 1 The auto EDID is an adjusted calculation of the EDIDs of all the connected outputs KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
The auto EDID is stored in the non-volatile memory when the READ button no longer illuminates as well as the output LEDs. Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications: Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VM-4H 1:4 HDMI Distributor INPUT: HDMI connector OUTPUTS: 4 HDMI connectors BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel...
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EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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