Overview; About Hdmi - Kramer DigiTOOLS VM-2HDMI User Manual

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Overview

The high quality VM-2HDMI accepts an HDMI input and distributes the
signal to two outputs. In particular, the VM-2HDMI:
Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
Can read and store, in non-volatile memory
of the output display devices, so it can then provide the EDID information
to the HDMI source even if the display device is not connected
Has a default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit
Is 12VDC fed

3.1 About HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
In particular, HDMI
Provides a simple
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a
digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy
Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,
with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions
2 While the machine is ON
3 EDID is Extended Display Identification Data (see section 5.2 for a detailed definition)
4 Lets you use the EDID default value when no display from which to read the EDID is connected
5 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
7 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems is reduced
8 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
9 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to
support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
Overview
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interface between any audio/video source, such as a
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