Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VM-4HC 1:4 HDMI Distributor which is ideal for: • Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications • Rental and staging The package includes the following items: •...
(Auto-mix) • Includes five HDMI connectors, four output status LEDs, as well as EDID READ and SELECT buttons The VM-4HC is housed in a desktop sized enclosure and is fed by a mains power adapter. About HDMI...
) 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-4HC to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
HDMI source, for example, a DVD player to the INPUT connector. 1 Switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VM-4HC. After connecting your VM-4HC, switch on its power and then switch on the power to each device...
3 The VM-4HC reads the EDID, which is stored in the non-volatile memory 4 This is usually done only once when the machine is being set up in an installation. Once acquired, the EDID is saved in non- volatile memory and further acquisition is not necessary 5 The EDID acquired is a weighted average of all the connected outputs.
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Connecting the VM-4HC 1:4 HDMI Distributor To store the selected EDID, press EDID READ as described in the following example To select the EDID from Output 3: 1. Press the EDID SELECT button repeatedly until OUTPUT 3 LED lights. 2. Press the EDID READ button.
OPTIONS: Kramer HDMI cables , Rack adapter kit RK-3T 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results, use Kramer cables such as the C-HM/HM series, the C-HM/DM series and/or our HDMI over fiber optics C-FOHM/FOHM series...
Default EDID Default EDID Monitor Model name....VM-4HC Manufacturer..... KRM Plug and Play ID..KRM0023 Serial number.... 505-707455010 Manufacture date..2009, ISO week 10 Filter driver.... None ------------------------- EDID revision.... 1.3 Input signal type..Digital Color bit depth..Undefined Display type..... RGB color Screen size....
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Default EDID 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 64:45) 640 x 480p at 60Hz - Default (4:3, 1:1) NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001 CE audio data (formats supported)
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1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit 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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