User’s Manual SP-HD-8A HDMI Video splitter 1 input × 8 outputs Allows display of HDMI A/V signals on up to 8 HDTV Displays CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 Address: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com UMA1205 Rev.
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User’s Manual Contents 1. Introduction............................................................................................................ 3 1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................ 3 2. Package Contents .....................................................................................
HDMI Video Splitter, 8-Channel 1. Introduction 1.1 General Thank you for purchasing the SP-HD-8A, 8-channel HDMI Video Splitter from Hall Research. This device splits DVI or HDMI audio/video source for display on eight identical outputs. It supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p, is HDCP compliant, and is fully compatible with HDMI 1.4 deep color and 3-D formats. It can drive each buffered output more than 12 meters (40 feet) on quality HDMI cables.
User’s Manual 2. Package Contents • • One SP-HD-8A HDMI Splitter unit One Power Supply Input: 100 – 240V AC @ 50/60Hz, Output: +5V DC, 6A. (current used by unit is approx 3A max) • One pair of Mounting Brackets • One User Manual Note: HDMI Cables are not supplied with this unit.
HDMI Video Splitter, 8-Channel 3. Controls, Functions and Indicators Figure – 1 Front Panel Input Power Indicator The unit does not have an on-off button. The power indicator is illuminated when power is applied to the unit. HDMI Source Indicator Source LED will illuminate when HDMI source signal is connected to the HDMI input port. HDMI Output Indicator 1- 8 When the HDMI display is connected to the output ports, the corresponding LED will illuminate.
User’s Manual 4. Connection Block Diagram Connection Block Diagram 5. EDID Handling After power-up, the unit scans the outputs and looks for connected display (sink) in ascending order (1 through 8). The EDID from the first discovered sink is recorded in internal memory and is passed on to the input source. 6. Cascading (daisy-chaining) to expand # of outputs You can use any output to connect the splitter to another SP-HD-8A to expand the # of outputs.
HDMI Video Splitter, 8-Channel 8. Specifications Video Standards Input Port Output Port Connectors Video Resolutions Bandwidth Audio Supported Formats General Power Supply Temperature/humidity Mounting Enclosure type Dimensions Product weight Safety EMI/EMC MTBF Warranty HDMI 1.3, HDCP1.1 and DVI1.0 (HDMI 1.4 for 3D and Deep-Color) 1x HDMI Female Locking Connector (Type A) 8x HDMI Female Locking Connector (Type A) Locking HDMI Output resolution is same as input resolution.
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