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The DVI Splitter series are high performance, HDCP compliant DVI
distribution ampliers. It allows one DVI signal source to be split to two,
four or eight identical buffered outputs for connecting to up to eight
DVI displays simultaneously. These models can be used to transfer
HDMI signal by using HDMI to DVI adaptor or cable. Each of the
buffered outputs can be run up to 15 meters and can be cascaded.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Simultaneous DVI distribution
• Digital Signage distribution
• Educational PC distribution and demonstration
• HDMI or DVI system distribution
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×1 by 2 / 1 by 4 / 1 by 8 DVI Splitter
• 1×5 V/2.6 A DC Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• DVI equipped source devices such as a PC/Laptop with DVI cables
or HDMI to DVI cables
• DVI equipped displays (TVs or monitors) with DVI cables
5. FEATURES
• HDMI and DVI 1.0 compliant
• Compatible with HDMI signal (with adaptor cable)
• Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to
WUXGA and 480p to 1080p
• Can be cascaded up to 3 layers
• The device will read and record the EDID of output 1 and then send
it to the source device
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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6.1 Front Panel
Example Shown: 1 by 8 DVI Splitter
DVI OUT
DVI OUT
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DVI OUT
8
DVI INSYNC
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DVI OUT 7/8/1: Connect to a DVI equipped TV/monitor for display
of the DVI input source signal.
SYNC LED: This LED will illuminate in RED when the source signal is
connected and detected by the unit.
DVI IN: Connect to a DVI source such as a PC/Laptop or DVD/Blu-
ray player with HDMI to DVI adaptor cables.
POWER LED: This LED will illuminate when the unit is connected to a
power supply.
DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect the
adaptor to an AC outlet.
6.2 Rear Panel
Example Shown: 1 by 8 DVI Splitter
DVI OUT
DVI OUT
DVI OUT
DVI OUT
POWER
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DVI OUT
DC 5V
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DVI OUT 2~6: Connect to a DVI equipped TV/monitor for display of
the DVI input source signal.
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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
PC/Laptop
Simultaneous
DVI Outputs
DVI Input
DVI OUT
DVI OUT
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DVI OUT2DVI OUT3DVI OUT4DVI OUT5DVI OUT
DVI OUT
DVI INSYNC
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TV/Monitors
POWER
DC 5V
Example Shown:
1 by 8 DVI Splitter
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Power
Supply
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8. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Port1×DVI
Output Ports2, 4 or 8×DVI
Audio Sampling RateUp to 192 kHz (with DVI to HDMI Adaptor)