Kramer VM-73 User Manual

Overview
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3 Overview
The VM-73 is a high-performance distribution amplifier for HDMI,
computer graphics, component video, s-Video and composite video signals.
The unit takes one input of each video format and distributes each input to
three identical outputs.
Specifically, the VM-73 features:
• Multiformat operation: composite, component, Y/C, XGA and HDMI
• High bandwidth (-3dB) of 430MHz for composite video, 440MHz for
Y/C, 430MHz for component video, 405MHz for XGA and 2.25Gbps
for HDMI
• HDTV compatibility
• HDMI 1.3 and HDCP compatibility
• The ability to pass PC OUT 1’s EDID information to the PC input
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• The option to acquire the EDID information from the highest priority
connected HDMI output
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• Worldwide power supply 100-240V AC
• A standard 19” rack mount size, rack “ears” included
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables
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• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VM-73
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed
all-digital
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audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and
home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and
sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter
and an HDCP Licensee.
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2 OUT 1 being the highest priority output and OUT 3 the lowest (see Section
6.1)
3 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions

Kramer VM-73 Specifications

General

Brand	Kramer
Model	VM-73
Category	Amplifier
Language	English