Kramer Electronics VM-2HDCP user manual Overview, About Hdcp

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Overview

3Overview

The Kramer VM-2HDCPis an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)1 compatible 1:2 distribution amplifier for DVI-D (Digital) signals. Since high-resolution DVI signals are very sensitive to cable quality and to PCB layout, the VM-2HDCPuses a uniquely designed PCB which includes all buffering, conditioning and amplifying circuitry to provide two high-level output signals.

In particular, the VM-2HDCP:

Distributes signals having resolutions up to UXGA, including all HDTV formats

Has a bandwidth of 1.65GHz

Supports the DDWG DVI 1.0 standard

Consists of a built-in re-clocking block that re-generates the DVI signal, so that several units may be cascaded

Can read and store, in non-volatile memory, the EDID2 block from one of the outputs, so it can then provide the EDID information to the DVI source even if the display device is not connected

Has I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for DVI systems

Has three DVI-I connectors, which are compatible with all types of DVI cables

Is a cost-effective solution for distributing the TMDS signals used for DVI, and uses state-of-the-art line drivers on both outputs

3.1About HDCP

The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard3, protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.

1 Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDCP Licensee, see http://www.digital-cp.com/list/ 2 EDID is Extended Display Identification Data

3 Developed by Intel

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Contents Model Tables ContentsGetting Started IntroductionQuick Start About Hdcp OverviewRecommendations for Best Performance Defining EdidDefine the VM-2HDCP Your VM-2HDCP 12 DVI DistributorVM-2HDCP 12 DVI Distributor Features Connecting a VM-2HDCP 12 DVI DistributorAcquiring the Edid Connecting a VM-2HDCP 12 DVI DistributorAcquiring/Changing the Edid Includes the technical specifications Technical SpecificationsOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000268 REV