® Mini 1:8 HDMI 1.3 Splitter EXT-MHDMI1.3-148 User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The Mini 1:8 Splitter For HDMI 1.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen, Inc. Gefen caters to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line and hope you find your solutions.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE MINI 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI 1.3 • The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 features EDID selection that may impact the resolutions/features that are available for use. Please see the EDID Mode section on page 6 for more information on the usage of this feature. • HDMI 1.
FEATURES Features • Simultaneously displays a single HDMI 1.3 source on up to 8 HDMIcompliant monitors without signal loss • Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz • EDID Detection/Adjustment for rapid integration of source and displays • Supports LPCM 7.
PANEL LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDMI Outputs 1-4 Connect an HDMI capable device to any of these output ports. The device attached to output port 1 will be used to read EDID when the EXTERNAL EDID mode is selected. NOTE: All devices connected to any of the output ports must be capable of accepting at least one resolution listed in the EDID of the device connected to output port 1 when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MINI 1:8 SPLITTER How to Connect the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 1. Connect an HDMI source device to the HDMI input port on the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 using the INCLUDED HDMI cable. 2. Connect up to 8 HDMI capable devices to the output ports on the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 using USER supplied HDMI cables. NOTE: Always connect one HDMI output device to output port 1 when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode.
EDID MANAGEMENT What options do I have managing EDID in the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3? It is important to understand that the EDID contains much more than just listings of supported resolutions and audio formats. However, resolutions and audio formats are the two key types of information that a user will need to understand how to use these EDID management functions. Common problems that a user may encounter while using a splitter can be: 1. Video may not be visible on all output devices/displays.
EDID MANAGEMENT Continued from the previous page NOTE: All other HDMI capable devices/displays connected to the output ports MUST be compatible with at least one resolution/audio format specified in this EDID. It is recommended to set, on the source device, a common resolution and audio format shared by all attached devices/displays. This is to ensure a compatible signal is output to all connected devices/displays. -To use this mode, set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the INT position.
INTERNAL EDID SPECIFICATIONS Listed Resolutions: Resolution Interlaced (I) Progressive (P) Timing (Hz) Aspect Ratio 640x480 P 59.94/60 4:3 720x480 I 59.94/60 4:3 720x480* P 59.94/60 4:3 1280x720 P 59.94/60 16:9 1920x1080 I 59.94/60 16:9 1920x1080 P 59.94/60 16:9 1920x1080 P 23.97/24 16:9 720x576 I 50 4:3 720x576 P 50 4:3 1280x720 P 50 16:9 1920x1080 I 50 16:9 1920x1080 P 50 16:9 720x480 P 59.
AUTOMATIC DEEP COLOR DETECTION Automatic Deep Color EDID Features The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 features an automatic EDID modification feature that will evaluate all connected devices/displays for Deep Color compatibility. Regardless of the selected EDID Mode, if an output device/display that is connected does not support the HDMI 1.3 specified Deep Color feature, all EDID Deep Color features will be removed. This will maximize compatibility in a mixed output device environment.
SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth ............................................................................. 225 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 volts p-p (TTL) Maximum Video Resolution ............... 1080p@60 Hz with up to 12-bit Deep Color HDMI Connector ...................................
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.
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