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Kramer Electronics Ltd. 

 

VM-10H2 

– Introduction 

 

Recycling Kramer Products 

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce 
the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected 
and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made 
arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any 
costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on 
arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular 
country go to our recycling pages at 

www.kramerav.com/support/recycling

. 

Overview 

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

VM-10H2

 

4K HDMI 2.0 1:10 DA

. The 

VM-10H2

 

is a 1:10 distribution amplifier for up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDMI 2.0 signals, complying with 
HDCP 2.2 content protection standard. The unit takes one HDMI input, equalizes and 
reclocks the signal, and distributes it to ten identical outputs. 

Exceptional Quality 

  High Performance Distributor 

– Professional 1:10 HDMI distributor for up to 4K@60Hz 

(4:4:4) video resolution signals. One HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 input signal is amplified and 
distributed to ten identical output signals, with signals rebuilt using Kramer Equalization & 
re-

Klocking™ Technology to gain longer distances. 

  HDMI Signal Transmission 

– HDR, HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant signal, supporting 

deep color, x.v.Color™, lip sync, 7.1 PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D. EDID 
and CEC (OUT 1 only) signals are passed through from the source to the displays. 

Advanced and User-friendly Operation 

  User-Friendly Operation 

– Comprehensive signal distribution features and signal 

mode-forcing options such as RGB forcing, HDCP authorization, and video-wall synced-
operation control. Intuitive EDID acquisition, selection, and setting using front panel buttons 
and LED indications. Auto-EDID feature for even simpler EDID operation. 

Flexible Connectivity 

  Cost-Effective Field Maintenance 

– Mini-USB connection for simple field firmware upgrade 

and easy EDID handling using the Kramer EDID-Designer tool. Selectable distributor 
maintenance options and status indicators for fast and effective troubleshooting. 

  I-

EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID handling, processing 

and pass-through algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI source and 
display systems. 

  Easy Installation 

– 19” enclosure for rack mounting a unit in a 1U rack space with 

included Simple distribution of high-resolution 4K signals in corporate, education, 
hospitality and government market segments. 

Summary of Contents for VM-10H2

Page 1: ...P N 2900 300619 Rev 1 www kramerAV com USER MANUAL MODEL VM 10H2 4K HDMI 2 0 1 10 DA...

Page 2: ...0H2 4K HDMI 2 0 1 10 DA 4 Mounting VM 10H2 5 Connecting the VM 10H2 6 Connecting to VM 10H2 via RS 232 6 Operating the VM 10H2 7 Setting the DIP Switches 7 Acquiring and Setting the Current EDID 8 Def...

Page 3: ...tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VM 10H2 away from moisture...

Page 4: ...ibuted to ten identical output signals with signals rebuilt using Kramer Equalization re Klocking Technology to gain longer distances HDMI Signal Transmission HDR HDMI 2 0 and HDCP 2 2 compliant signa...

Page 5: ...indicate a firmware update 2 Power VM 10H2 OFF and ON for the new DIP switch settings to activate Optionally connect RS 232 to PC to use Hercules to track firmware upgrade progress 3 Plug a USB cable...

Page 6: ...LED Lights green when an active input signal is detected OUT LEDs 1 to 10 Lights green when an active output acceptor is detected flashes when HDCP is not supported by the acceptor PROGRAM USB Connec...

Page 7: ...10H2 in the rack before connecting any cables or power Warning Ensure that the environment e g maximum ambient temperature air flow is compatible for the device Avoid uneven mechanical loading Appropr...

Page 8: ...3 Connect the ten OUT connectors to up to ten HDMI acceptors for example 4K displays Not all outputs must be connected 4 Connect the power cord to the mains electricity 5 Turn ON the POWER 6 Acquire t...

Page 9: ...ent to improve picture quality Up Use stored EDID default Down Use stored EDID and force source RGB support EDID lock Up EDID lock on Down EDID lock off default Auto EDID Up Use stored EDID default Do...

Page 10: ...ess selects the 1st output port and the sequence begins again 3 When the desired EDID source is reached press the EDID READ button VM 10H2 reads the EDID for a few seconds and syncs the displays Upon...

Page 11: ...Modeline 1920x1080 148 500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 72Hz VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz...

Page 12: ...6 20 24 bit depths at 32 44 48 kHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration 2 0 Front left right Yes Front LFE No Front center No Rear left right No Rear center No Front left right center No R...

Page 13: ...er LED Power Consumption 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 15VA Source 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 55VA Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Humidi...

Page 14: ...ilder Kramer software K Config Kramer configuration software All the examples provided in this section are based on using the K Config software You can enter commands directly using terminal communica...

Page 15: ...arated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For device response Device address K NET Device ID followed by optional K NET only Query sign follows some commands to defi...

Page 16: ...rmat Start Address optional Body Delimiter Device_id Message CR Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command Parameter_1 Parameter_2 CR Command S...

Page 17: ...Get device model System mandatory End User PROT VER Get device protocol version System mandatory End User RESET Reset device System mandatory Administrator SN Get device serial number System mandatory...

Page 18: ...ss where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds Response Triggers Notes K Config Example BUILD DATE 0x0D FACTORY Functions Permission Transparency Set FACTORY End User Public Get Description Syntax Set Reset...

Page 19: ...sageCR LF Parameters Response Triggers Notes K Config Example 1 Get a list of all VM 10H2 commands HELP 0x0D 2 Get help for the ETH PORT command HELP ETH PORT 0x0D MODEL Functions Permission Transpare...

Page 20: ...al digit Response Triggers Notes K Config Example PROT VER 0x0D RESET Functions Permission Transparency Set RESET Administrator Public Get Description Syntax Set Reset device RESETCR Get Response nn R...

Page 21: ...l_number 14 decimal digits factory assigned Response Triggers Notes K Config Example SN 0x0D VERSION Functions Permission Transparency Set Get VERSION End User Public Description Syntax Set Get Get fi...

Page 22: ...us System End User AV SW TIMEOUT Functions Permission Transparency Set AV SW TIMEOUT End User Public Get AV SW TIMEOUT End User Public Description Syntax Set Set auto switching timeout AV SW TIMEOUTSP...

Page 23: ...port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters new EDID...

Page 24: ...ent to all com ports after execution if HDCP STAT was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar or HDCP mode changed Notes On output sink status On input signal sta...

Page 25: ...t_type EDID destination type usually input 0 Input 1 Output 2 Default EDID 3 Custom EDID dest_bitmap bitmap representing destination IDs Format XXXX X where X is hex digit The binary form of every hex...

Page 26: ...OKCR LF Get nn GEDIDSPstage stage_id sizeCR LF Parameters stage input output 0 Input 1 Output 2 Default EDID 3 Custom EDID stage_id number of chosen stage 1 max number of inputs outputs size EDID data...

Page 27: ...as is without trying to adjust 1 Device tries to adjust the EDID EDID_DATA data in protocol packets The packet protocol is designed to transfer large amounts of data such as files IR commands EDID dat...

Page 28: ...e insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will no...

Page 29: ...RNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening andservicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user m...

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