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Connecting a VM-8DVI-R 1:8 DVI Distributor 

 

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6.1  The EDID Feature 

The 

VM-8DVI-R

 can operate with the factory default EDID, or with an EDID 

that is acquired from one of the outputs either automatically or manually. 

6.1.1 

Defining EDID 

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID

1

) 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-8DVI-R

 to 

“know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes 

the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the phosphor or filter type, the 

timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for 

digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. 

6.1.2 

Acquiring the EDID 

The EDID is acquired every time you turn the machine ON. You can either 

acquire the EDID automatically or manually from one of the connected 

outputs, or work with the default EDID. 

6.1.2.1  Acquiring or Restoring the Factory Default EDID 

To select an EDID: 
1.  Disconnect all the outputs. 
2.  Turn OFF the power on the

 VM-8DVI-R

 and then turn it ON again. 

If there are no outputs connected to the 

VM-8DVI-R

, the factory default EDID 

is acquired once the machine is turned ON 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

1 EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 

Summary of Contents for VM-8DVI-R

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VM 8DVI R 1 8 DVI Distributor...

Page 2: ...ring or Restoring the Factory Default EDID 7 6 1 2 2 Automatically Acquiring the EDID 8 6 1 2 3 Manually Acquiring the EDID 8 6 2 Setting the Dipswitches 9 7 Technical Specifications 9 Figures Figure...

Page 3: ...for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3 3 Overview The Kramer VM 8DVI R is a 1 8 distribution amplifier for DVI D signa...

Page 4: ...her receiving devices are to be driven via a single DVI source Note that only the digital signal DVI D is available on the DVI connector The VM 8DVI R fits in one vertical space of a standard 19 profe...

Page 5: ...Your VM 8DVI R 1 8 DVI Distributor 3 Figure 1 VM 8DVI R 1 8 DVI Distributor...

Page 6: ...hts when an output is connected and active from 1 to 8 4 EDID OUTPUT PORT SELECT Dipswitches Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired in the MANUAL mode 5 EDID SELECT MODE Dipswitches Se...

Page 7: ...supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way...

Page 8: ...nnectors1 to up to 8 DVI acceptors as follows The OUTPUT 1 connector to the DVI acceptor for example a projector The OUTPUT 2 to OUTPUT 8 connectors to the DVI acceptors for example displays 3 Connect...

Page 9: ...oduct type the phosphor or filter type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data 6 1 2 Acquiring the EDID The EDID i...

Page 10: ...m OUTPUT 3 6 1 2 3 Manually Acquiring the EDID 2 To manually acquire the EDID 1 Turn the power OFF on the VM 8DVI R 2 Set both of the EDID SELECT MODE dipswitches to MANUAL 3 In the EDID OUTPUT PORT S...

Page 11: ...DID SELECT MODE Set both dipswitches either to MANUAL or AUTO for manual or automatic selection of the EDID 7 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications Table 3 Technical S...

Page 12: ...is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name...

Page 13: ...or 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 commen...

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