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5.0
OPERATING THE UNIT
To use the Splitter/Extender, connect an HDMI approved cable, no more than 50 feet in
length, from the HDMI source to the input of the Splitter/Extender. Next, connect the outputs
of the Splitter to their destination devices using HDMI approved cables no more than 50 feet
long.* Lastly, connect the power adapter, first to the AC source and then to the
Splitter/Extender. Turn on the HDMI source as well as the HDMI destination devices and you
will see the source signal appear on the inputs of all of the destination devices and an LED
will light indicating which outputs are active.
*Note: Proper operation of 1x2 Digital Splitter/Extender depends on the use of the highest
quality cables available. Vanco
’s HDMI cables provide low loss, high bandwidth signal
handling and are the recommended cables for use with all HDMI products. The distance
specification cannot be guaranteed unless Vanco cables or equivalent are used throughout
the system.
5.1 Resolution Tracking
Since HDTV can be any of several different resolutions, the 1x2 Splitter/Extender (Part No.
280332) must be able to sense and process the various resolutions on both input and
outputs. On the input, the Splitter/Extender will sense and accept any standard resolution
however, on the outputs, the Splitter must sense the resolution capabilities of all of the
display devices connected to it and then set the resolution of all outputs to the resolution of
the display having the lowest resolution response characteristics. To do otherwise would
mean that some display devices would not produce a picture. The user is advised to use
display devices having the same resolution to avoid the Splitter/Extender
’s processing
circuitry assuming the lowest common denominator status on all monitors with respect to
display image resolution.
