Manual

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Are WyreStorm products compatible with
HDMI 1.4?
HDMI 1.4 refers to a list of ‘features’ that a device is
capable of supporting, including Ethernet channel, return
audio channel, 3D etc.
Due to the continuously evolving nature of the technology,
HDMI Licensing LLC have now decided to simplify
terminology by testing and referring to cable in terms of
STANDARD or HIGH-SPEED rather than versions 1.3, 1.4
etc.
STANDARD (or “category 1”) HDMI cables perform
at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 6.75Gbps, which is the
equivalent to a 720p/1080i signal – These HDMI cables
are NOT recommended.
All WyreStorm equipment support HIGH-SPEED (or
“category 2”) HDMI cables that have been tested to
perform at speeds of 340Mhz or up to 10.2Gbps,
which is the highest bandwidth currently utilized over an
HDMI cable and can successfully handle 1080p and 4K
signals including those at increased color depths and/
or increased refresh rates from the source. High-Speed
cables are also able to accommodate higher resolution
displays, such as WQXGA cinema monitors (resolution of
2560 x 1600).
What about screens with different
resolution capabilities?
When sending a signal point to point a TV will
communicate its capabilities to the source, which will then
output a compatible signal the display can accept (i.e.
1080p Stereo audio). Switchers or splitters do not scale
per output but instead negotiate with the source a signal
that all screens are capable of supporting.
If a switcher or splitter distribution is used with different
resolution combinations of 4K, 1080p or 1080i screens,
the resultant image will likely be the lowest resolution
capable of being received across all screens.
For combined 4K and 1080p HD distributions, a
WyreStorm EXP-SCL-DAC-4K scaler between receiver
and display is required to scale down 4K transmissions
to 1080p 24fps for HD screens and upscale 1080p to 4K
30Hz for UHD displays. See wyrestorm.com for more
details
How does the Transmission device handle
HDCP?
HDCP (High Definition Copyright Protection) is a feature
built in to HDMI devices to prevent theft of or illegal
distribution of HD content.
Unlike competing products, WyreStorm equipment is
legal and comply with HDCP regulations by assigning a
“key” to any display connected to an HDMI device. This
doesn’t change when connecting to an extender, receiver
splitter or matrix switch; rather keys are duplicated or
more keys are assigned.
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth only. Never use
alcohol, paint thinner or other harsh chemicals.
1. Damage requiring service: This unit should be
serviced by a qualified service personnel if:
• The DC power supply or AC adaptor has been
damaged.
• Objects or liquid have gotten into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing Personnel: Do not attempt to service
the unit beyond that described in these operating
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorised
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement Parts: When parts need replacing,
ensure parts approved by the manufacturer are used
– either those specified by the manufacturer or parts
possessing the same characteristics as the original parts.
Be aware – unauthorised substitutes may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards and will invalidate your
warranty.
4. Safety Check: After repairs or service, ask the service
personnel to perform safety checks to confirm the unit is
in proper working condition.
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