3 Overview
The VS-21H-IR is a high quality switcher for HDMI signals that accepts two
HDMI inputs—letting you select either HDMI input using a switch located on
the panel—and routes the selected HDMI input signal to the HDMI output. In
particular, the VS-21H-IR:
•Supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel1
•Is 12V DC fed
•Can be controlled remotely
3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital2
In particular, HDMI
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.
3
•Provides a simple
:4interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-
top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital
flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy5
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital
audio
cable
6
•Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,
with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
on a single cable
•Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable7
•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
, and user-friendly connector
•Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD
1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions
2 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
3 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
4 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems is reduced
5 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
6 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to
support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
7 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner