Gefen EXT-HDMI-144 video splitter
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1. Gefen el Distribution Amplifier For Hom Model EXT HDMI 144 USER MANUAL PROGRESSIVE HIGH DEPICTION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE WWW gefen com 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 PST Write To Gefen Inc C O Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 support gefen com www gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI is a trademark of Gefen Inc HDMI is a trademark of HDMI org 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the 1 4 HDMI Distribution Amplifier For HDMI EDID Management Feature EDID Management Modes Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION The Gefen 1 4 HDMI Distribution Amplifier is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to send one source of digital high definition video to multiple displays at the same time It supports all HDMI equipment such as DVD players and satellite set top boxes and all HDMI displays In operation the digital video source is connected to the distribution amplifier s one input while four HDMI outputs are available to be used in part or in full Once the un2. cted to the first active output port SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth a 165 MHz Input le E Re TEE 1 2 Volts p p Input DDG Signal 2 2 een een 5 Volts p p TTL Single Link Range a 1080p 1920 x 1200 Input Connector Typen HDMI Type A 19 Pin Output Connector Type EEN HDMI Type A 19 Pin Power Cornisumptiofi u s L LU ULU uuu a n n oiui 10 Watts max Wel DV DC Dimensions neuen 12 W x 1 25 H x 4 125 D ShipBIngl Weight EE 5 Lbs
3. he unit Remove all HEX screws on the rear panel This includes the screws above each HDMI port Carefully slide the unit apart and locate the DIP switch bank on the main board EDID MANAGEMENT MODES v 2015 EDID Modes The diagram below illustrates the 8 DIP switch bank DIP SWITCH N A EDID Mode N A 23 45 6 7 8 Use DIP switches 1 2 5 and 7 to select the desired EDID management mode EDID Mode 0 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 ON Edid is copied from the device connected to the first active hdmi output port All features newer that HDMI 1 2 are cleared EDID Mode 1 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 ON e Same as Mode 0 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 2 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 ON Same as Mode 0 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 3 Switch 1 ON Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF EDID is generated based on the common video and audio features of all of the connected output devices EDID Mode 4 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 ON Switch5 OFF Same as Mode 3 and adds basic audio support EDID Mode 5 Switch 1 ON Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF e Same as Mode 3 and adds full audio support EDID Mode 6 Switch 1 OFF Switch2 OFF Switch5 OFF DEFAULT EDID is generated based on the common video features of all of the connected devices and the combined audio features of all of the connected output devices EDID Mode 7 Switch 1 ON Switch2 ON Switch5 ON EDID is passed unmodified from the device conne
4. it is connected and powered your source can be distributed up to four digital displays at the same time How It Works Simply connect your HDMI video source to the 1 4 HDMI Distribution Amplifier s input using the supplied HDMI cable Then connect up to four HDMI displays to the unit s four HDMI outputs Once connected and powered your source can be seen on all four displays at the same time When two or more 1 4 s are connected together you can create a larger distribution system OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 1 4 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR HDMI e This device supports advanced EDID management Please see pages 5 amp 6 for complete details e HDMI HDCP compliant e Compatible with all HDMI and DVI displays When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter FEATURES Features Connects up to four HDMI DVI displays at the same time to one video source Allows simultaneous display Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and re clocking the HDMI signal HDMI HDCP compliant Includes 1 1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI 1 6 Ft HDMI cable M M 1 5V DC Power Supply 1 Set of Rack Ears 1 Users Manual When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter 2 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS nduj J MOd DA AS Jores puj G37 49MOd r ndino INAH 1ndino IWGH z 1ndinO INAH l eupq y9eg aued U044 a
5. l 1ndino IWGH ndul WIGH CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 1 4 DISTRIBUTION ANPLIFIER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI Connect the supplied cable from the HDTV HDMI source into the HDMI input port of the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI Connect the user supplied cable s from your display s into the HDMI output port s of the1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI Plug the 5V DC power supply into the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI EDID MANAGEMENT FEATURE EDID What is it and what is it used for Under normal circumstances an 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 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI The 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI is complex piece of technology that replicates a single source to multiple outputs The single source device will require one EDID to read EDID management is carefully handled by 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI to provide a single EDID f
6. or the source to read What options do l have to manage the EDID in the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI 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 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI 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 accepted by all of the connected output devices displays The user has the option through a combination of DIP switch settings within the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI to choose how the unit will manage the EDID from multiple HDMI devices displays Therefore the user has some control over the resolutions features that the source device will output The 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI has a multiple EDID management modes that will control how the EDID information from multiple devices displays are combined ignored and routed How do l change EDID modes in the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI There is an bank of 8 DIP switches located on the main board inside of the 1 4 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI DIP switches 1 2 5 and 7 are used in different combinations to manage the EDID modes To access these DIP switches it will be required to open the unit To do this remove all screws on the underside and side of t
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