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HDMI Splitter 4K User’s Manual
HDMI Splitter 4K User’s Manual
HDMI Splitter 4K User’s Manual
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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 1 x 2 HDMI Splitter 4K distributes HDMI audio and video out
to two displays. It supports up to 4K (UHD)
resolutions (3840 x 2160). Advanced EDID functionality enables the
splitter to read and/or copy EDID information automatically or man-
ually to compatible screens. The splitter can also be daisychained to
support additional displays.
2.2 Features
• Duplicates one video input to multiple HDMI outputs.
• Unique EDID Copy function provides maximum display
compatibility.
• Enable separately learn Audio and Video EDID for multimedia/
home theater system integration.
• Automatic power-save for when signal input is lost.
• Cascaded operation for increased signal outputs.
• Provides crisp clear video images.
• Supports EDID and HDCP, and is Blu-ray ready for high definition
display.
• Supports HDMI display resolutions of up to UXGA (1600 x 1200),
WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080), UHD
(3840 x 2160).
• Includes LED indicators for signal activity monitoring.
• Enables accurate and reliable reproduction of digital video signals
without attenuation and distortion.
• Installs in seconds.
2.3 What’s Included
• 1 x 2 HDMI Splitter 4K
• Power adapter with necessary AC cord or plug-in power adapter
• This user’s manual
• (1) set of foot pads
Optional:
• Locking HDMI Cables
2.4 Hardware Description
1
2 3 4 5
6
Figure 2-1. Top panel.
5 4 3 2 1
Figure 2-2. Back panel.
Table 2-1. Components on the splitter.
No. in Fig. 2-1
and 2-2
Component
Description
1
Video input port Connects to a video
source
2
Video output
port
Connects to a monitor
3
Audio/Video
EDID setting
switch
Configure Audio/Video
EDID Setting
4
EDID COPY
Button
Copy the monitor’s EDID
(See EDID Configuration)
5
Power supply
Apply power from the
power supply to the unit
6
LED Indicators
(2) Video Output Status
LEDs
NOTE: The splitter is not 4K compatible when using Intel
®
HD 4400
based services.
3. Installation
3.1 Installing the Splitter
• Before installation, power off all devices that will be
connected to this system.
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and
machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
You will need one HDMI male-to-male cable to connect a video
source to the video splitter’s input port. Connect
multiple monitors or TVs to the video splitter’s output ports.
Turn on your video source only after you’ve made all the connec-
tions.
NOTES:
1. The splitter unit is HDCP compliant and required to use
an HDCP compliant display when it is connecting to the HDCP
video source.
2. Each output port on the splitter must apply the same connection
pattern when a DVI-to-HDMI (or HDMI-to-DVI) adapter is used
for HDMI (or DVI) signal conversion between the splitter and the
HDMI (or DVI) display.
Mixed (HDMI and DVI) output connections may cause
signal degradation.
3.2 EDID Configuration
Incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and
the PC graphics card or insufficient EDID data programmed by dis-
play manufacturers may cause problems. The splitter provides many
ways to read EDID informationfrom the attached video display and
then provides it at all times to the attached video source. If no new
EDID information is available from a display, the splitter automati-
cally uses a default profile.
To efficiently achieve EDID communication when the video source
is booting up, configure the EDID on the splitter before operation.
3.2.1 Audio/Video EDID Setting Switch
Table 3-1. EDID switch settings.
Mode
Video
Audio
1
Auto
Auto
2
Auto
Inventory
(use copied EDID)
3
Inventory (use
copied EDID)
Auto
4
Inventory (use
copied EDID)
Inventory
(use copied EDID)
Video Auto Mixing: Automatically optimize all valid video outputs
for minimum requirement.
