HDMI Detective Plus
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1. Gefen DMI Detective Plus EXT HDMI EDIDP User Manual ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice HDMI Detective Plus is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A10 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting the HDMI Detective Plus Wiring Diagram EDID Programming Using a built in EDID Writing an EDID using a source device Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI Detective Plus Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Ge2. 16 9 1920 x 1080p 16 9 1920 x 1080i 16 9 720 x 480 16 9 59 94 60 Hz 2 CH PCM 720 x 576p 16 9 1280 x 720p 16 9 1920 x 1080p 16 9 1920 x 1080i 16 9 720 x 480p 4 3 59 94 60 Hz 1440 x 480p 4 3 720 x 480p 16 9 1440 x 480p 16 9 1280 x 720p 16 9 1920 x 1080i 16 9 1920 x 1080p 16 9 OPERATING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS Writing an EDID using a source device The HDMI Detective Plus allows a signal generator or other source device to write an EDID to the Detective This provides additional flexibility when programming custom timings and refresh rates 1 Make sure that the WR write switch on the HDMI Detective Plus is in the enable write position and make sure all DIP switches are in the OFF position 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the source generator device to the HDMI In port on the HDMI Detective Plus 3 Connect the included DC power supply to the HDMI Detective Plus 4 Use the source generator device to send the EDID data to the HDMI Detective Plus SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel ClOCK ea een 225 MHz HADDE SP SV p p TTL Video Input HDMI 19 pin female Video Output Connector HDMI Type A 19 pin female APP a ee ee SV DC Power Consumption susanne ren SW max Dimensions W x H x D 2 7 x 1 5 x 2 68 5mm x 3
3. 8mm x 50 8mm A 2 lbs 10 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in t
4. fen HDMI Detective Plus Computers and HDTV video source devices can sometimes lose the EDID which is basically the electronic identification of a display which lists its possible resolutions and frequencies When displays are switched away or disconnected and then reconnected the EDID can be lost and the computer or HD video source device can lose the ability to display the image properly The HDMI Detective Plus product allows you to switch or relocate HDTV or Computer video displays while tricking the source devices into thinking that the display is still present maintaining smooth video operations throughout the process How It Works The Gefen HDMI Detective Plus attaches to the HDTV display s HDMI input connector for initial programming Power is applied and the HDMI Detective Plus reads and stores the attached displays EDID to the internal memory Then the HDMI Detective Plus is attached to your source HDMI output and it will never lose EDID again The HDMI Detective Plus includes 4 built in selectable generic EDIDs that can be used for meeting standard home theater setups They can be selected by moving the dip switches between the different settings OPERATION NOTES THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK FEATURES Features e Quick and easy recording of EDID information from HDTV displays e Write custom EDID information using an external source e g signal generator etc e Selection of preset EDIDs e Maintai
5. his manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the Gefen Web site 11 Rev A10 MA HDMI EDIDPA 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 www gefen com support gefen com Du amp ZE amp This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies
6. med Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the HDMI Detective Plus The power LED will glow bright green if the sink device contains a valid EDID If the sink s EDID is corrupt or invalid then the power LED will glow bright red Press and hold the Program button on the front panel of the HDMI Detective Plus until the power indicator begins to rapidly flash bright green then release the Program button The power LED will continue to flash as the EDID is written to the HDMI Detective Plus A successful recording will be indicated with a solid green LED If the recording process was unsuccessful the LED will glow bright red CONNECTING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS e NOTE If the HDMI Detective Plus does not initiate the recording sequence indicated by a flashing green LED unplug the display and 5V DC power supply from the unit and repeat steps 2 and 3 If a solid red LED is indicated after several unsuccessful recording attempts it is possible that the EDID from the display is bad In this case see page 8 for instructions on using a built in EDID Remove the 5V DC power supply from the HDMI Detective Plus Set the write protect switch to the D position enable in order to prevent an accidental erasure of the stored EDID Use the included HDMI cable to connect the source to the HDMI Detective Plus IMPORTANT If the source uses HDCP then DIP switch 4 must be enabled in order to enable HDCP pass through In this ca
7. ns 1920 x 1200 1080p Full HD and 2k resolution video e No power required after initial programming e HDCP Compliant e Compact unit hides well behind equipment Package Includes HDMI Detective Plus 1 ft HDMI cable M M 5V DC power supply 1 Quick Start Guide ee dh dh PANEL LAYOUT Front Back PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Programming Button Press and hold this button to program an EDID See page 8 for more information on recording an EDID HDMI In Connect the included HDMI cable from this HDMI port to the source device DIP Switches Use these DIP switches to use one of the pre programmed EDIDS HDMI Out Connect an HDMI cable from this HDMI port to the display or other sink device WR Enables disables the EDID write status Set the WR switch to the position to allow the HDMI Detective Plus to be programmed with an EDID Set the WR switch to the D position to disable programming and prevent an accidental erasure 4 CONNECTING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS How to Connect the HDMI Detective Plus Power on the display or other sink device containing the EDID to be recorded Use an HDMI cable to connect the sink device to the HDMI Out port on the HDMI Detective PIus Set all four DIP switches in the OFF up position as shown in the illustration below Set the WR Write switch to the E enable position to allow the HDMI Detective Plus to be program
8. se the display must also be HDCP compliant Refer to your source and display manuals for HDCP compatibility Apply power to the source If a computer is being used as the source restart the computer only after all connections have been made Wiring Diagram for the HDMI Detective Plus HDMI CABLE EE 4 Hi Def Source HDMI Detective Plus Monitor EXT HDMI EDIDP OPERATING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS Using a built in EDID The HDMI Detective Plus includes five built in EDIDs for use with several standard home theater setups with multi channel audio and standard HD resolutions Asterisks indicate native resolutions 1 Make sure that the WR write switch on the HDMI Detective Plus is in the E position and that all DIP switches are in the OFF down position 2 Select the desired EDID from the Resolutions column 3 Set DIP switches 1 3 on the HDMI Detective Plus using the DIP Switches column DIP switch 4 is not used when programming an EDID 4 Press and hold the Program button on the front panel of the HDMI Detective Plus until the power indicator begins to rapidly flash bright green then release the Program button 720 x 576p 4 3 50 Hz 8 CH PCM 720 x 576p 16 9 1280 x 720p 16 9 1920 x 1080p 16 9 1920 x 1080i 16 9 720 x 576p 4 3 59 94 60 Hz 8 CH PCM 1440 x 480i 16 9 1280 x 720p 16 9 1920 x 1080p 16 9 1920 x 1080i 16 9 720 x 576p 4 3 50 Hz 2 CH PCM 720 x 576p 16 9 1280 x 720p
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