Optimize video output for any display. Chapter 4
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1. VG HDMI NOTE Use only good quality cables to avoid interference Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that can generate electrical noise Optional items HDMI to DVI adapter for DVI applications 2 3 Hardware Description Figure 2 1 shows the HDMI EDID Ghost s front back side and top panels Table 2 1 describes their components Table 2 1 HDMI EDID Ghost s components ID in Fig 2 1 Component Description 1 HDMI video connector Connect the input side of the HDMI EDID Ghost to the monitor or switch 2 HDMI video connector Connect the output side of the Ghost to the PC 3 LED indicator Blue Power on Red Error Flashes three times Configuring HDMI EDID Flashes twice Configuring DVI EDID 4 Power jack Apply the proper power to the unit optional 5 Push button EDID Copy button 6 DIP switch System configuration 7 Rotary switch Resolution selection in PC AV Mode Store presets in Memory Mode 8 Slide switch Mode selection PC AV Memory Mode 3 Basic Operation 3 1 EDID Copy EDID Ghost In some cases display problems may occur because of incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the unit or inappropriate EDID data programmed by display manufacturers This function allows the system to copy EDID from EDID compliant displays However some devices may require system reboot after adjustment 3 1 1 PC AV Memory Mode For2. Press the EDID Copy button and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED flashes green Step 5 The LED flashes red and green alternately and then it lights blue indicating that the copy is successful Otherwise if the LED flashes RED it means that a b and or c listed below is true a The monitor is not properly connected b The monitor is not powered on c EDID data of the monitor is not applicable The idle time out is 20 seconds Chapter 2 Overview Chapter 3 Basic Operation 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 VG HDMI Chapter 3 Basic Operation 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 4 VG HDMI Chapter 1 Specifications Chapter 2 Overview 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 1 VG HDMI 1 Specifications HDCP Compliance Yes Housing Metal Resolution Maximum Full HD 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1152 User Controls 1 Push button EDID Copy 1 Rotary switch 16 default settings 15 sets of inventory 1 Slide switch PC AV Memory Mode selection 6 2 Position DIP Switches Positions 1 and 2 Audio Positions 3 and 4 Color Positions 5 and 6 Format Connectors Input 1 HDMI female Output 1 HDMI female 1 5 VDC barrel connector for power Indicators 1 Multiple color Status LED Power 5 VDC power supply Size 0 9 H x 2 W x 3 2 D 2 2 x 5 1 x 8 1 cm Weight 0 3 lb 0 1 kg 2 Overview 2 1 Features EDID Ghost Reads and stores record the EDID from the connected disp
3. BLACK BOX Optimize video output for any display HDMI EDID Ghost VG HDMI Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Customer Support Information Chapter 4 Configuration Tables 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 6 VG HDMI Table 4 2 Rotary switch positions for PC HDMI Mode Position Resolution 0 Auto 1 Manual 2 1024 x 768 3 1280 x 720 4 1280 x 1024 5 1366 x 768 6 1440 x 900 7 1600 x 900 8 1600 x 1200 9 1680 x 1050 A 1920 x 1080 B 1920 x 1200 C 1280 x 800 D 2048 x 1152 E 720 x 480 Learn color inventory F 720 x 576 Learn audio inventory Chapter 4 Configuration Tables 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 VG HDMI Copyright 2013 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners BLACK BOX FREE Live 24 7 Tech Support is just 30 seconds away 724 746 5500 blackbox com VG HDMI version 1 Chapter 5 Advanced Operation Chapter 2 Overview 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 2
4. different applications we recommend that you apply PC Mode to a desktop or laptop system For a home theater AV application use AV Mode because it may need more specific settings In Memory mode the Unit can store and perform the recorded video EDID information 3 1 2 Inventory An inventory is a storage system for accumulating a huge mass of EDID data Users may copy and reserve your display s EDID in the unit For different uses the HDMI EDID Ghost provides delicate types of inventory such as audio inventory video color inventory and full EDID inventory Once recorded users can apply these EDID data to other displays Users may copy whole EDID information from EDID compliant displays in Memory Mode However if you own advanced HDMI displays like 7 1 channel Home Theater AV Receiver and Full HD monitors when switching to a specific position this function allows you to copy audio EDID from different HDMI monitors or amplifiers for advanced uses 3 2 EDID Copy Operation Steps Step 1 Set all switches to the correct position see Table 4 1 NOTE According to different copy methods the system provides 1 4 or 15 records for copied EDID storage These data can be applied to EDID Emulation See Chapter 4 Advanced Operation in the user manual for more details Step 2 Apply power to the unit if the source cannot supply enough power Step 3 Connect display to Monitor Port Video Out on the unit and power on the display Step 4
5. lay to the video extension system Handles different types of incoming EDID data reading Stores up to 15 presets records of EDID data EDID Emulation Emulate EDID information to display the optimum video resolution Provide a default EDID if a display s EDID is not available Alternately apply the default of the copied EDID for the connected display device 2 2 What s Included 1 HDMI EDID Ghost 1 USB power cable 1 set of foot pads This Quick Start Guide 5 Advanced Operation For advanced operation see Chapter 4 of the user manual NOTE For advanced operation and the full user manual go to ftp ftp blackbox com anonymous manuals V VG HDMI_User_rev1 pdf 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2 1 HDMI EDID Ghost 4 Configuration Tables Table 4 1 Switch settings Function Slide Switch Rotary Switch DIP Switch 1 6 Copy EDID Whole PC AV 0 Auto 1 Manual Memory 0 9 A E 15 presets for storage Copy EDID Video Color PC AV E 3 ON and 4 ON Copy EDID Audio PC AV F 1 ON and 2 ON Memory F 1 ON and 2 ON 1 ON and 2 OFF 1 OFF and 2 ON 1 OFF and 2 OFF 4 presets for storage
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