Kramer VM-400HDCPxl: 1x4 4K60 4:2:0 DVI Distribution Amplifier

Professional AV deployments demand reliable signal distribution with uncompromised image quality. The Kramer VM-400HDCPxl 1x4 DVI distribution amplifier meets that need by taking a single DVI input and delivering four identical, equalized, and reclocked outputs. Designed for 4K@60Hz content in 4:2:0 color space, it is ideal for multi-display installations in digital signage, conference rooms, classrooms, and rental events. HDCPxl compliance ensures protected content flows securely to all outputs while preserving source integrity. This compact, plug-and-play device simplifies complex video walls and ensures synchronized displays with minimal setup and cable management. Whether you’re distributing a high-resolution presentation, a live feed, or multimedia content, the VM-400HDCPxl provides dependable performance and flexible integration in a compact package.

• 1x4 DVI distribution amplifier: Accepts a single DVI input and reproduces it across four identical DVI outputs, preserving timing and color for all displays.
• Equalizes and reclocks each output: Maintains signal integrity over longer runs and through cables, reducing jitter and ensuring consistent image quality on every display.
• 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) support with adapters: Capable of delivering high-resolution video up to 4K@60Hz using single-link DVI, with the appropriate HDMI-to-DVI adapters for HDMI sources.
• HDCP-enabled (HDCPxl): Designed to protect protected content as it streams to all outputs, making it suitable for corporate, education, and retail environments requiring content security.
• Versatile AV distribution for multi-display setups: Ideal for digital signage, conference rooms, classrooms, and events where synchronized, high-quality video across four displays is required.

Technical Details of VM-400HDCPxl

• Product: VM-400HDCPxl
• Type: 1x4 DVI distribution amplifier
• Input: 1 x DVI (single-link)
• Outputs: 4 x DVI (identical)
• Signal processing: Input is equalized and reclocked for each output
• Resolution support: Up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) with appropriate adapters for HDMI sources
• HDCP: HDCP-enabled (HDCPxl)
• Application area: AV distribution for digital signage, boardrooms, classrooms, and events

How to install VM-400HDCPxl

• Place the VM-400HDCPxl in your AV rack or workspace and connect it to a power source.
• Connect your video source to the DVI input on the VM-400HDCPxl using a standard DVI cable.
• Connect four DVI cables from the four outputs to your four displays or DVI receivers.
• If your source uses HDMI, use an appropriate HDMI-to-DVI adapter to feed the VM-400HDCPxl input. Ensure all displays are configured to accept DVI input and that EDID settings align with your source capabilities.
• Power on the device and displays, then verify the signal on all outputs. Adjust the source resolution or display settings as needed to achieve optimal 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) performance across all displays.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the maximum resolution supported by the VM-400HDCPxl? It supports up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) via single-link DVI with the appropriate adapters for HDMI sources.
• How many displays can be driven? It provides four identical DVI outputs from a single input, enabling a four-display setup.
• Is HDCP supported? Yes, the VM-400HDCPxl is HDCP-enabled to ensure protected content distribution across outputs.
• What cables do I need? You will need DVI cables for all connections (one input, four outputs). If you are feeding HDMI sources, use HDMI-to-DVI adapters at the source to input a DVI signal.
• Can I distribute HDMI video with this device? The VM-400HDCPxl distributes DVI signals; HDMI video can be distributed if fed through HDMI-to-DVI adapters for the input and the outputs remain DVI. For full HDMI distribution, consider a model designed for HDMI.