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The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K features a switch that will switch between 2-channel and
multichannel audio output.
Using 2-Channel Audio
Use this audio mode when all displays (and/or other sink devices) support
only
2-channel
LPCM audio.
1. Disconnect the power supply from the splitter
.
2.
Set the
EDID
switch to the
Int
position.
3.
Set the
Audio
switch to the
2ch
position.
4. Reconnect the power supply to the splitter
If the
Audio
switch is moved from the
Multi-ch
position to the
2ch
position while the
splitter is powered, then power-cycle the splitter by disconnecting and reconnecting
the power supply in order for the change to take effect.
5.
The internal EDID will restrict the audio output to the following format, regardless of
the audio input format:
Audio Format
Speaker Allocation
LPCM 2CH
FL / FR
Operating the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K
Setting the Audio Channel Mode
NOTE:
In order for the audio channel mode to be selected, the
EDID
switch must be set to the
Int
position. If the EDID switch is
set to the
Ext
position, then the
Audio
switch will have no effect
on the audio output signal. See
Setting the EDID Mode
for more
information on using the EDID.
Set to the
2ch
position
