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ZIG-PHASED 1x2 Repeater User Manual 
UM-001-0001-000-01 | March 12, 2021 

© 2021 Zigen Corporation 

www.zigencorp.com 

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Front Panel 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The ZIG-

PHASED uses pushbuttons with LEDs to configure the unit’s Video mode, HDR support, Audio 

Format mode, and Audio Source selection.   Repeated pressing of the pushbutton  cycles through the 
modes.  Refer to the table printed on the top of the unit to determine the selected modes. 
 

Video Mode Selection 

The Video Selection has one pushbutton and four LED mode indicators.  Pressing the pushbutton will 
cycle through the different modes.  Below is the Video Selection mode table: 
 

Video Mode 

Function 

0 0 0 1 

Auto 

 Use EDID from the sink with the lowest native resolution.  This will ensure that 

video  will  always  be  displayed  on  both  HDMI  outputs  in  mixed  resolution 
environments. 

0 0 1 0 

1080p60 

 Source EDID set for 1080p60. 

0 0 1 1 

2160p30 

 Source EDID set for 2160p30. 

0 1 0 0 

2160p60 

 Source EDID set for 2160p60. 

0 1 0 1 

EDID OUT 1 

 Source EDID from connected sink on HDMI Output 1. 

0 1 1 0 

EDID OUT 2 

 Source EDID from connected sink on HDMI Output 2. 

0 1 1 1 

Stored EDID 1 

 Use memorized EDID 1. 

 

Note:

 Press and hold the Audio SRC pushbutton to permanently store the EDID from 

the connected sink on HDMI Output 1.

 

1 0 0 0 

Stored EDID 2 

 Use memorized EDID 2. 

 

Note:

 Press and hold the Audio SRC pushbutton to permanently store the EDID from 

the connected sink on HDMI Output 2.

 

1 0 0 1 

Checkerboard 

 Test Signal Output, Black and White Checkerboard. 

1 0 1 0 

Ramp 

 Test Signal Output, Black to White Ramp. 

1 0 1 1 

Red Ramp

 Test Signal Output, Black to Red Ramp. 

1 1 0 0 

Green Ramp

 Test Signal Output, Black to Green Ramp. 

1 1 0 1 

Blue Ramp

 Test Signal Output, Black to Blue Ramp. 

1 1 1 0 

White 

 Test Signal Output, White Field. 

1 1 1 1 

PRBS 

 Test Signal Output, Pseudo Random Bit Stream. 

 

Front Panel 

Summary of Contents for ZIG-PHASED

Page 1: ...Zigen ZIG PHASED 18G 1x2 HDMI Repeater and HDMI ARC Audio Extractor ZIG PHASED User Manual UM 001 0001 000 01 March 12 2021 ...

Page 2: ...near heat sources such as fireplaces heaters boilers radiators or any apparatus that produce heat such as computers or power amplifiers 5 Unplug equipment from power supply during dangerous lightning conditions or during prolonged periods of non use 6 Keep power cord away from walking traffic Keep cord from being pinched by heavy objects 7 Always unplug power supply before cleaning equipment Clean...

Page 3: ...x Wall Mounting Ears including Hardware 1x 5 pin Phoenix Connector for Balanced Analog Audio Interface 4x Plastic Cushions 1x User Manual If any of these products are not present upon first opening of the package please contact Zigen or your dealer 2021 Zigen Corp All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Zigen Corp reserves the right to make changes in the har...

Page 4: ...Vision HDR10 HDR10 HLG Audio Format HDMI Output 7 1 Channel PCM DTS DTS HD DTS HD Master Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos Audio Format Optical Output 2 Channel PCM Dolby Digital DTS Audio Format Unbalanced RCA Output 2 Channel Stereo PCM Audio Format Balanced Phoenix Output 2 Channel Stereo PCM EDID Management CEC Video Test Signal Generator ARC HDMI Output 1 HDMI Input Op...

Page 5: ...C CEC Settings 10 Locking and Unlocking the Pushbuttons 10 3 Rear Panel 11 HDMI Outputs 11 Optical Output 11 Unbalanced Analog Audio RCA Outputs 11 Balanced Analog Audio Outputs 11 Power 12 4 Installation 13 Video 13 Audio 13 Power 13 ARC Extraction Mode without an ARC Enabled Audio Video Receiver at the Input 14 ARC Passive Mode with an ARC Enabled Audio Video Receiver 14 5 Interconnect Diagram E...

Page 6: ...utput 2 Multi Channel Dolby DTS Surround Sound ARC HDMI Output 1 Analog Audio Balanced Unbalanced 2 Channel PCM Stereo Only Optical 2 Channel PCM Dolby Digital and DTS HDMI Input Multi Channel Dolby DTS Surround Sound The ZIG PHASED is an EDID Manager to configure the audio and video of an HDMI source Multiple built in video resolution EDID settings can be selected with enable disable control of H...

Page 7: ...ironments 0 0 1 0 1080p60 Source EDID set for 1080p60 0 0 1 1 2160p30 Source EDID set for 2160p30 0 1 0 0 2160p60 Source EDID set for 2160p60 0 1 0 1 EDID OUT 1 Source EDID from connected sink on HDMI Output 1 0 1 1 0 EDID OUT 2 Source EDID from connected sink on HDMI Output 2 0 1 1 1 Stored EDID 1 Use memorized EDID 1 Note Press and hold the Audio SRC pushbutton to permanently store the EDID from...

Page 8: ...d sound formats are disabled 0 1 1 5 1 Source EDID sets audio format for up to 5 1 Surround Sound Multi channel 7 1 Surround Sound or greater are disabled Note Analog Audio Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs only support 2 Channel PCM Noise may be heard from these outputs if the audio format is multi channel surround sound 1 0 0 7 1 Source EDID sets audio format for up to 7 1 Surround Sound Multi cha...

Page 9: ...o this port and run the ZIG PHASED Firmware Update Application available on the Zigen website Download the latest ZIG PHASED firmware then follow the instructions on the Application HDMI Input Connect a video source to this HDMI input If an Audio Video Receiver AVR capable of Audio Return Channel ARC is connected to this input the ARC stream from HDMI Output 1 will be passed to this input if ARC i...

Page 10: ... ARC audio In this interconnect the AVR becomes the Audio System To configure ARC CEC Settings to Off press and hold the Audio pushbutton for approximately 2 seconds until the ARC Source LEDs illuminate 10 and all other LEDs in the front panel are off To configure ARC CEC Settings to Auto press and hold the Audio pushbutton for approximately 2 seconds until the ARC Source LEDs illuminate 11 and al...

Page 11: ...t supports 2 Channel PCM as well as surround sound formats like Dolby Digital and DTS Unbalanced Analog Audio RCA Outputs The Unbalanced RCA Left Right connectors will output analog audio from the HDMI Input or from HDMI Out ARC depending on the Audio Source mode refer to section Audio Source Selection Only 2 Channel Stereo PCM audio format is supported Noise may be heard on the RCA Outputs if a s...

Page 12: ...ZIG PHASED requires 12VDC 1Amp to power the unit Use the included power adaptor and ensure the locking ring is threaded snugly to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the power jack Make sure all video audio and control ports are properly connected before applying power to the ZIG PHASED 11 1 2 3 1 2 3 XLR Male Audio Output 1 Shield 2 3 Left Right T R S TRS Phono Jack T R T R S Shield Left Right S...

Page 13: ...llation For multi channel surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital or DTS use the Optical interface or ARC passed through the HDMI input 4 To connect to multi zone amplifiers with pre amp analog inputs connect the ZIG PHASED unbalanced RCA or professional level balanced audio connectors to the amplifiers The audio source can be selected from either the HDMI input or ARC from HDMI Output 1 Powe...

Page 14: ...G PHASED HDMI Input ARC from a Smart TV connected to HDMI Output 1 will be redirected back to the AVR refer to Figure 3 In this mode the AVR at the input becomes the Audio System to negotiate with the Smart TV The ZIG PHASED becomes passive and will redirect all CEC and ARC traffic from its HDMI Output 1 to its HDMI Input To enable this type of ARC functionality the ZIG PHASED EDID Modes must be c...

Page 15: ...V Receiver Multi Zone Amplifier ZIG PHASED Media Player Video Audio Figure 2 ZIG PHASED 1 2 Repeater Audio extracted from HDMI In or ARC from SmartTV SmartTV 1 Displaying Built in Media App TV 2 Displaying Video from AVR ZIG PHASED Video Audio Blu Ray ZIG PHASED in ARC Passive Mode ALL AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS WILL BE MUTED AV Receiver ARC Support Figure 3 ARC Passive Mode with an ARC Enabled Audio...

Page 16: ...UM 001 0001 000 01 March 12 2021 2021 Zigen Corporation www zigencorp com ZIG PHASED User Manual Interconnect Diagram Examples TV 1 Displaying Test Pattern TV 2 Displaying Test Pattern ZIG PHASED Video Figure 4 ZIG PHASED outputting Test Patterns ...

Page 17: ...ration www zigencorp com ZIG PHASED User Manual 6 Contacting Zigen Technical Support Tel 818 654 5252 Fax 818 654 5355 9 00AM 5 00PM PST Email info zigencorp com Web www zigencorp com Mailing Address Zigen Corp c o Customer Service 16135 Wyandotte Street Lake Balboa CA 91406 USA Contacting Zigen ...

Page 18: ...e specifications If at any time the product fails due to manufacturer defect Zigen will repair or replace the product to ensure that it meets original performance specifications Reduced performance due to normal wear and tear or damages caused by misuse or negligence will not be covered Zigen will test and evaluate all non powered and cable products claimed defective Products must be shipped to Zi...

Page 19: ...dded ARC CEC Settings feature 4 Updated Audio Output Connector information when in ARC Passive Mode V00 February 01 2021 1 Updated information for Video Mode Auto 0001 2 Updated information for Front Panel Lock Unlock V00 December 30 2020 3 Added HDCP Management effective ZIG PHASED Firmware d12 29 20 or newer 4 Updated the Rear Panel picture 5 Updated Table 1 6 Updated Figure 3 V00 December 18 20...

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