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PACKAGE CONTENTS

• HDMI 

splitter

•  AC power adapter

• 

Quick Setup Guide

You will need:

•  High-speed HDMI cables, such as 

Rocketfish, available in multiple 
lengths.

Note

: Using this product with 4K video 

will require the use of 18 Gbps 
bandwidth cables for best performance.

FEATURES

•  Supports 3D video
•  Supports up to 4K UHD
•  Supports 18 Gbps bandwidth
•  Compatible with most TV’s, projectors and 

video displays with HDMI inputs.

•  Gold-plated connectors for maximum signal 

transfer and corrosion resistance

•  Supports HDMI CEC commands for remote 

control functionality

•  Wall-mountable with integrated key-hole 

slots (hardware not included).

Front

HDMI SPLITTER BASICS

This Rocketfish two-way HDMI splitter will send HDMI audio and video signals from a single 
source, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or cable/satellite box, to two destinations, such as a TV 
and an AV receiver. It is ideal for sending the audio signal from a 4K source to an AV receiver 
(one that does not support 4K video pass-through), and video signal to a 4K UHD TV.

SETTING UP YOUR HDMI SPLITTER

1

  Connect one end of a high-speed HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and the 

other end to the 

INPUT

 port on the HDMI splitter.

2

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT1

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the 

IN

 port of a destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

3

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT2

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the

 IN

 port of another destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

4

  Connect the included AC adapter to the Micro USB jack on the HDMI splitter and a 

standard 120V AC outlet. The LED indicator lights white. Turn on all connected devices and 
operate. It is not necessary to unplug the unit. You can leave it plugged in.

Connecting one component to a display and AV receiver or projector

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

RF-G1603/RF-G1603-C

,

 

4K HDMI Splitter

Final flat size: 15 x 7 in (381 mm × 177.8 mm)
Final fold size: 5 x 3.5 in (127 mm × 88.9 mm)

Power LED

HDMI OUT 1

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT 2

Micro USB
5V/1A

HDMI version

Video signal bandwidth

Resolutions supported

HDMI HDCP 

Power

Dimensions

2.0b

18 Gbps

480i to 2160p (4K UHD) / 60Hz from source device

Compliant with HDCP 2.2

5 VDC / 1000 mA (5 W max) Micro USB

3.94 × 3.41 × 1.06 in. (100 × 87 × 27 mm)

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Cable/satellite 

box

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HD TV

HDMI 

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Projector

OR

AV receiver

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Make sure that the HDMI splitter’s power adapter is plugged in.

 

Make sure that you are using high-speed HDMI cables for all 
connections.

•  Make sure that the TV’s video resolution supports the video 

source’s output resolution.

•  Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content 

being used (such as Blu-ray disc) are supported by all 
connected devices.

•  Make sure that your destination components (such as TV and 

AV receiver) are set to the correct HDMI inputs.

•  Make sure that you are using High-Speed HDMI cables for all 

connections. 

•  Very long length of cables (over 20') may cause a loss of video 

signal or downgrade to lower resolution. Use a shorter cable, if 
possible. 

•  Unplug the HDMI splitter’s AC power adapter, then plug it back 

in again.

Power LED is not on

Video has 
interference

No video and/or 
audio

Symptom 

     Possible solution

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OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

Back

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• HDMI 

splitter

•  AC power adapter

• 

Quick Setup Guide

You will need:

•  High-speed HDMI cables, such as 

Rocketfish, available in multiple 
lengths.

Note

: Using this product with 4K video 

will require the use of 18 Gbps 
bandwidth cables for best performance.

FEATURES

•  Supports 3D video
•  Supports up to 4K UHD
•  Supports 18 Gbps bandwidth
•  Compatible with most TV’s, projectors and 

video displays with HDMI inputs.

•  Gold-plated connectors for maximum signal 

transfer and corrosion resistance

•  Supports HDMI CEC commands for remote 

control functionality

•  Wall-mountable with integrated key-hole 

slots (hardware not included).

Front

HDMI SPLITTER BASICS

This Rocketfish two-way HDMI splitter will send HDMI audio and video signals from a single 
source, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or cable/satellite box, to two destinations, such as a TV 
and an AV receiver. It is ideal for sending the audio signal from a 4K source to an AV receiver 
(one that does not support 4K video pass-through), and video signal to a 4K UHD TV.

SETTING UP YOUR HDMI SPLITTER

1

  Connect one end of a high-speed HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and the 

other end to the 

INPUT

 port on the HDMI splitter.

2

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT1

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the 

IN

 port of a destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

3

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT2

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the

 IN

 port of another destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

4

  Connect the included AC adapter to the Micro USB jack on the HDMI splitter and a 

standard 120V AC outlet. The LED indicator lights white. Turn on all connected devices and 
operate. It is not necessary to unplug the unit. You can leave it plugged in.

Connecting one component to a display and AV receiver or projector

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

RF-G1603/RF-G1603-C

,

 

4K HDMI Splitter

Final flat size: 15 x 7 in (381 mm × 177.8 mm)
Final fold size: 5 x 3.5 in (127 mm × 88.9 mm)

Power LED

HDMI OUT 1

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT 2

Micro USB
5V/1A

HDMI version

Video signal bandwidth

Resolutions supported

HDMI HDCP 

Power

Dimensions

2.0b

18 Gbps

480i to 2160p (4K UHD) / 60Hz from source device

Compliant with HDCP 2.2

5 VDC / 1000 mA (5 W max) Micro USB

3.94 × 3.41 × 1.06 in. (100 × 87 × 27 mm)

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Cable/satellite 

box

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HD TV

HDMI 

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Projector

OR

AV receiver

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Make sure that the HDMI splitter’s power adapter is plugged in.

 

Make sure that you are using high-speed HDMI cables for all 
connections.

•  Make sure that the TV’s video resolution supports the video 

source’s output resolution.

•  Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content 

being used (such as Blu-ray disc) are supported by all 
connected devices.

•  Make sure that your destination components (such as TV and 

AV receiver) are set to the correct HDMI inputs.

•  Make sure that you are using High-Speed HDMI cables for all 

connections. 

•  Very long length of cables (over 20') may cause a loss of video 

signal or downgrade to lower resolution. Use a shorter cable, if 
possible. 

•  Unplug the HDMI splitter’s AC power adapter, then plug it back 

in again.

Power LED is not on

Video has 
interference

No video and/or 
audio

Symptom 

     Possible solution

RF-G1603_17-0190_QSG_V1_EN.ai   1   7/21/2017   10:33:05 AM

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OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

OUTPUT1

OUTPUT2

INPUT

Back

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• HDMI 

splitter

•  AC power adapter

• 

Quick Setup Guide

You will need:

•  High-speed HDMI cables, such as 

Rocketfish, available in multiple 
lengths.

Note

: Using this product with 4K video 

will require the use of 18 Gbps 
bandwidth cables for best performance.

FEATURES

•  Supports 3D video
•  Supports up to 4K UHD
•  Supports 18 Gbps bandwidth
•  Compatible with most TV’s, projectors and 

video displays with HDMI inputs.

•  Gold-plated connectors for maximum signal 

transfer and corrosion resistance

•  Supports HDMI CEC commands for remote 

control functionality

•  Wall-mountable with integrated key-hole 

slots (hardware not included).

Front

HDMI SPLITTER BASICS

This Rocketfish two-way HDMI splitter will send HDMI audio and video signals from a single 
source, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or cable/satellite box, to two destinations, such as a TV 
and an AV receiver. It is ideal for sending the audio signal from a 4K source to an AV receiver 
(one that does not support 4K video pass-through), and video signal to a 4K UHD TV.

SETTING UP YOUR HDMI SPLITTER

1

  Connect one end of a high-speed HDMI cable (not included) to your video source and the 

other end to the 

INPUT

 port on the HDMI splitter.

2

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT1

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the 

IN

 port of a destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

3

  Connect one end of another high-speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter’s 

OUTPUT2

 

port, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the

 IN

 port of another destination 

component, such as an AV receiver, projector, or HDTV.

4

  Connect the included AC adapter to the Micro USB jack on the HDMI splitter and a 

standard 120V AC outlet. The LED indicator lights white. Turn on all connected devices and 
operate. It is not necessary to unplug the unit. You can leave it plugged in.

Connecting one component to a display and AV receiver or projector

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

RF-G1603/RF-G1603-C

,

 

4K HDMI Splitter

Final flat size: 15 x 7 in (381 mm × 177.8 mm)
Final fold size: 5 x 3.5 in (127 mm × 88.9 mm)

Power LED

HDMI OUT 1

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT 2

Micro USB
5V/1A

HDMI version

Video signal bandwidth

Resolutions supported

HDMI HDCP 

Power

Dimensions

2.0b

18 Gbps

480i to 2160p (4K UHD) / 60Hz from source device

Compliant with HDCP 2.2

5 VDC / 1000 mA (5 W max) Micro USB

3.94 × 3.41 × 1.06 in. (100 × 87 × 27 mm)

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Cable/satellite 

box

OR

Blu-ray player

Game console

HD TV

HDMI 

HDMI

HDMI

Micro USB

Projector

OR

AV receiver

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Make sure that the HDMI splitter’s power adapter is plugged in.

 

Make sure that you are using high-speed HDMI cables for all 
connections.

•  Make sure that the TV’s video resolution supports the video 

source’s output resolution.

•  Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content 

being used (such as Blu-ray disc) are supported by all 
connected devices.

•  Make sure that your destination components (such as TV and 

AV receiver) are set to the correct HDMI inputs.

•  Make sure that you are using High-Speed HDMI cables for all 

connections. 

•  Very long length of cables (over 20') may cause a loss of video 

signal or downgrade to lower resolution. Use a shorter cable, if 
possible. 

•  Unplug the HDMI splitter’s AC power adapter, then plug it back 

in again.

Power LED is not on

Video has 
interference

No video and/or 
audio

Symptom 

     Possible solution

RF-G1603_17-0190_QSG_V1_EN.ai   1   7/21/2017   10:33:05 AM

RF-G1603_17-0190_QSG_V1_EN.ai   1   7/21/2017   10:33:05 AM

Summary of Contents for RF-G1603

Page 1: ... resolution supports the video source s output resolution Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content being used such as Blu ray disc are supported by all connected devices Make sure that your destination components such as TV and AV receiver are set to the correct HDMI inputs Make sure that you are using High Speed HDMI cables for all connections Very long length of cables over 20 m...

Page 2: ...gh speed HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter s OUTPUT2 port then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the IN port of another destination component such as an AV receiver projector or HDTV 4 Connect the included AC adapter to the Micro USB jack on the HDMI splitter and a standard 120V AC outlet The LED indicator lights white Turn on all connected devices and operate It is not necessary to unplug...

Page 3: ...orts the video source s output resolution Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content being used such as Blu ray disc are supported by all connected devices Make sure that your destination components such as TV and AV receiver are set to the correct HDMI inputs Make sure that you are using High Speed HDMI cables for all connections Very long length of cables over 20 may cause a loss ...

Page 4: ...ice s menu See the user guide or contact the manufacturer for more information Make sure that HDMI is the default output connection in your PC Laptop settings Start your PC Laptop with the HDMI cable connected to a TV that is on Start the PC Laptop while the TV is off then turn on the TV Try turning on both the PC Laptop and the TV then connecting them with an HDMI cable continued No video and or ...

Page 5: ...ible Go into your source component s video resolution output settings and if necessary change the resolution output setting to 4K sometimes labeled 4K 2K and see if that corrects the problem Make sure your TV Video Projector s firmware is up to date If none of the above work contact tech support for your TV video projector In some cases HDCP 2 2 protection will have compatibility errors when using...

Page 6: ...SH For customer service call 1 800 620 2790 www rocketfishproducts com ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Ave South Richfield MN 55423 U S A 2017 Best Buy All rights reserved Made in China V1 ENGLISH 17 0190 ...

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