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EDID Reader-Emulator

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Overview Defining EDID About HDCP About HDMI Your VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator Connecting the VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator Operating the VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator Operating from the Front Panel Operating from the EDID Designer The EDID Designer Installing the USB Driver...
  • Page 3 Contents Tables Table 1: VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator Functions Table 2: EDID Designer Menu Items Table 3: EDID Designer Toolbar Buttons Table 4: EDID Designer Status Section Table 5: EDID Definition Tabs Table 6: VA-2H Technical Specifications KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Kramer DigiTOOLS® VA-2H EDID Reader- Emulator, which is ideal for creating, modifying and saving EDIDs on the computer. Note, that the Kramer VA-2H is identical to the VA-2HDMI; just the name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to the HDMI Guideline).

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Overview The VA-2H is a diagnostic and debugging tool for installers working with HDMI devices. The unit can switch three different EDIDs to the HDMI input. A software editor lets you manipulate various parameters of the EDID via the unit's USB port.

  • Page 7: Defining Edid

    6 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 7 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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 8: Your Va-2H Edid Reader-Emulator

    1080p/60), as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or Your VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator Figure 1 Table 1 define the unit. Figure 1: VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator 1 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Va-2H Edid Reader-Emulator

    5. Connect the power adapter to the 12V DC connector, plug the adapter into the mains and power on all external devices. 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VA-2H. After connecting your VA-2H, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...

  • Page 10: Operating The Va-2H Edid Reader-Emulator

    • EDID Designer (see Section 6.2) Operating from the Front Panel You can operate the VA-2H from the front panel as follows: 1. Press and hold the SELECT button, for 3 seconds, to cycle through the EDID options: MONITOR DEFAULT...

  • Page 11: Operating From The Edid Designer

    The EDID Designer is a PC-based program for use with the VA-2H. It lets you create, modify and save EDIDs on the computer and to download the EDID to USER memory and operate the VA-2H. It gives the AV technician a strong and flexible troubleshooting tool for diagnosing display problems.

  • Page 12: Installing The Usb Driver

    1. Navigate to the Kramer Web site the Downloads tab. The following screen appears: 2. Download the VA-2H Windows USB Driver and the EDID Designer from the Kramer Web site to a designated folder on your computer. 3. Extract the two zipped USB driver files to your designated folder.
  • Page 13 7. When asked “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?” select “No, not this time” and click Next. The following screen appears: 8. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click Next. The following screen appears: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 14 The EDID Designer 9. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check “Include this location in the search”. Browse to your previously designated folder (in this example, the desktop). Click Next. The following screen appears: 10. Select the file c:\windows\inf\va2hdmiusb.inf. The following window appears:...
  • Page 15 The EDID Designer 11. The warning “This driver is not digitally signed!” appears. Click Next. The following window appears: 12. Ignore the warning. Click Continue Anyway. The following window appears: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 16 The EDID Designer 13. Do not insert a CD. Click OK. The following window appears: 14. Select the file va2hdmiusb.sys. Click Open. The driver installs and when finished the following window appears:...

  • Page 17: Installing The Edid Designer

    Designer in the previous section. Double-click the file setup.exe from this folder or from the distribution media included with the VA-2H. 2. After the installation completes, navigate to Start > Programs > Kramer > EDID Designer and run the EDID Designer. The main window opens: Figure 3: EDID Designer Main Window –...

  • Page 18: Using The Edid Designer

    The EDID Designer 3. Connect a USB cable from your PC to the USB connector on the VA-2H. 4. To begin communication, click the button or menu item File > Connect USB. The Device Status on the main window changes to USB was found and at the lower left corner of the Main Window changes to Online.

  • Page 19: Menu Commands

    Saves the current EDID to the disk Displays the Byte Viewer window to edit the hex codes Toggles Read-only/Modify, to disallow or allow editing of the EDID Connects or disconnects the USB connection to the computer KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 20: Status Section

    The EDID Designer 7.3.3 Status Section Table 4 describes the status section of the EDID Designer. Table 4: EDID Designer Status Section Field Description Device Status Indicates if the USB connection has been detected or is disconnected Input EDID Source Indicates the EDID source Security Mode Indicates if HDCP is active or blocked (for 60 seconds)

  • Page 21: Figure 6: Edid Designer - Display Tab

    The EDID Designer Figure 6: EDID Designer – Display Tab Figure 7: EDID Designer – Color Tab KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 22: Figure 8: Edid Designer - Established Timing Tab

    The EDID Designer Figure 8: EDID Designer – Established Timing Tab Figure 9: EDID Designer – Standard Timing Tab...

  • Page 23: Online Status

    Technical Specifications Figure 10: EDID Designer – Detailed Timing Tab 7.3.5 Online Status The online status indicates whether the VA-2H is Online and available for downloading, uploading or operation or is Offline. Technical Specifications The VA-2H technical specifications are shown in...
  • Page 24 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;...
  • Page 25 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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