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USER MANUAL VA-1DVIN Kramer

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VA-1DVIN

Virtual EDID

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
3.1 Defining EDID 3
4 Your VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 3
5 Connecting the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 4
5.1 Acquiring the EDID 4
5.2 Reconnecting the Projector 5
6 Technical Specifications 6

Figures

Figure 1: VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 3
Figure 2: VA-1DVIN – Acquiring the EDID from the Display Device 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 6

Tables

Table 1: VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 3
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID 6

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups ^1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Pico TOOLS VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID, which is ideal for:

• Presentation graphics distribution
  • Graphics production studios
• Extending a display away from the computer

Each package includes the following items:

• VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID
• Power adapter (5V DC Input)
- This user manual ^2

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables ^3

3 Overview

The Kramer VA-1DVIN is a unique DVI EDID emulator, with a DVI-D input and DVI-D output on DVI-I connectors ^1 . When connecting the VA-1DVIN to a display device and pressing the CAPTURE EDID button, the VA-1DVIN reads and stores the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) from the display device ^2 . For example, when the DVI signal is extended more than 100 meters over fiber optic cable, the VA-1DVIN can emulate the EDID information ^3 . The display can be disconnected and later reconnected, without rebooting the operating system.

Note: The VA-1DVIN does not pass HDCP signals.

In addition, the VA-1DVIN:

• Features a maximum data rate of 3.3Gbps
• Is housed in a Pico TOOLS enclosure ^4
- Is fed from a 5V DC power supply

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise- levels (often associated with low quality cables)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VA-1DVIN away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

3.1 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 source (for example, a PC) 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.

4 Your VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID:

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["Pico TOOLS"]
    C["2"] --> B
    D["3"] --> E["KRAMER"]
    F["4"] --> E
    G["5"] --> E

Figure 1: VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID

Table 1: VA-IDVIN Virtual EDID

#	Feature Function
1	5V DC	+5V DC connector for powering the unit
2	OUTPUT DVI Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor
3	CAPTURE EDID Button	Press to acquire EDID
4	INPUT DVI Connector	Connect to the DVI source
5	ON LED	Lights when the power is connected

5 Connecting the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID

In the example illustrated in Figure 2 a projector is disconnected from a PC in order to reinstall it at a distance, after the PC has read the projector's acquired EDID from the VA-1DVIN. The projector is then reconnected, without the need to reboot the system.

The configuration illustrated in Figure 3 requires two separate stages:

• The VA-1DVIN needs to acquire the projector's EDID information (see section 5.1)
• The PC is connected to the VA-1DVIN, letting it read the projector's EDID information even if it is not connected to the PC (see section 5.2). The projector can now be reconnected at a distance to the PC via the VA-1DVIN

5.1 Acquiring the EDID

To use the VA-1DVIN to acquire the EDID information, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:

1. Connect the OUTPUT DVI connector to the input DVI connector of the display (for example, a projector), using a short cable.
2. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity ^1 (not shown in this illustration). The ON LED should light.
3. Press the CAPTURE EDID button. The ON LED turns off while the EDID information is read and stored in the VA-1DVIN non-volatile memory. When the ON LED lights again, the EDID is stored.
4. Disconnect the projector's DVI connector from the OUTPUT DVI on the VA-1DVIN.
5. Disconnect the power source.

Figure 2: VA-1DVIN – Acquiring the EDID from the Display Device

5.2 Reconnecting the Projector

To reconnect the projector at a distance from the PC, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following ^1 :

1. Connect a DVI source (for example, a DVI computer graphics source) to the INPUT DVI connector on the VA-1DVIN.

Turn on the DVI source only after connecting the VA-1DVIN, so it can acquire the EDID properly

1. If required connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.

2. When installation is complete ^3 , connect the OUTPUT DVI connector of the VA-1DVIN to the projector, using the required cable length.

graph TD
    A["PAG TOOLS"] -->|OUTPUT| B["DVI Projector"]
    A -->|DVI| C["DVI Computer Graphics Source"]
    B -->|Long Cable| A
    C -->|Output| A

Figure 3: Connecting the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID

6 Technical Specifications

Table 2 includes the technical specifications:
Table 2: Technical Specifications ^1 of the VA-1DVIN Virtual EDID

INPUT: 1 x DVI	^2 Dual Link, DVI 1.0, 1.2Vpp on a DVI Molex 24-pin female connector; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL)
OUTPUT: 1 x DVI	^2 , Dual Link, DVI 1.0, 1.2Vpp on a DVI Molex 24-pin female connector; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL)
BANDWIDTH:	3.3Gbps
CONTROLS:	Capture EDID button
POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 20mA
DIMENSIONS: 6.22cm x 5.24cm x 2.41cm (2.45" x 2.06" x 0.95") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.15kg (0.55lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 5V	DC power supply
OPTIONS: RK-4PT 19" rack adapter

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase.

WHO IS PROTECTED?

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, 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.

2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been tornreattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

1. Removal or installations charges.

2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.

3. Shipping charges.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.

2. Whenever warranty service 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, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).

3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

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; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.

NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.

This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:

EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); generic emission standard.

Residential, commercial and light industry"

EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".

CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:

Part 15: "Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators"

CAUTION!

Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
☒ Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components. * FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)

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.

Caution

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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