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EDID. What is it and what is it used for?
Under normal circumstances, a source device (digital and analog) will require
information about a connected device/display to assess what resolutions and
features are available. The source can then cater its output to send only
resolutions and features that are compatible with the attached device/display. This
information is called EDID (Extended Display Information Data)
and a source device can only accept and read one EDID from a connected
device/display. Likewise, the source an only output one resolution for use by a
connected device/display.
Why is EDID so important with the HDMI Matrix ?
The Matrix is complex piece of technology that replicates and switches between
multiple inputs and outputs. Each connected source device will require one EDID
to read. EDID management is carefully handled by HDMI Matrix to provide a
single EDID for each source to read.
What options do I have to manage the EDID in the HDMI Matrix ?
First, it is important to note that each source device can only output one
video/audio signal type. This includes resolutions and timings. When multiple
devices/displays are used, such as with the HDMI Matrix, it is important to use
devices/displays that have similar or compatible resolutions/features. This will
ensure that the single video/audio signal produced by the source device is
