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This HDMI Audio Inserter is designed to insert an external audio signal
(analog or digital) into any HDMI or DVI source signal to generate
an HDMI compliant output with new audio. Both stereo LPCM 2.0
and multi-channel Bitstream audio is supported for insertion and the
preferred source can be selected with a simple switch.
Both the input and output HDMI ports support 4K UHD resolutions up to
4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) and are capable of providing high quality audio
and video performance. This unit supports passthrough of HD and
standard Bitstream formats as well as LPCM 7.1 with audio sampling
rates up to 192kHz. Built-in EDID management support allows the user
select from multiple EDIDs and, with the use of optional PC software,
to upload, download, or edit EDID les.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Combines external audio and DVI video (via DVI to HDMI adaptor)
to be output as an HDMI signal
• Replaces audio in the original HDMI signal with an external audio
source
• AV system integration and home theater installation
• HDMI/DVI EDID management
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×HDMI Audio Inserter
• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adapter
• 1×Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as a media player, video game
console or set-top box.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as an HDTV, monitor or audio
amplier.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly
recommended.
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5. FEATURES
• HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support
• DVI 1.0 compatible with the use of an HDMI-DVI adaptor
• HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant
• Supports HD resolutions up to 3840×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) &
4096×2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
• Supports 48-bit Deep Color up to 1080p@60Hz
• Supports passthrough of LPCM 7.1, Bitstream and HD Bitstream
audio formats over HDMI
• Supports embedding external audio sources (analog stereo or
digital S/PDIF) into an existing HDMI source, or adding audio to a
DVI source (output as HDMI)
• Supports HDMI audio sampling rates up to 192kHz
• Supports the following S/PDIF audio sampling rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz,
48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
• Provides EDID management with EDID bypass and 2 user modiable
EDIDs
• PC based EDID management tool support
• Outputs a 720p60 color bar pattern when no input is connected
• Supports RS-232 style control via a Virtual COM port over USB
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER
POWER LINK
4K UHD+Audio Embedder
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POWER: Press this button to power the unit on or off.
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POWER: This LED will be lit when the unit is receiving power.
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AUDIO
LOCK
OPTICAL
SERVICE
L/RBYPASS
Note: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds (until the LEDs
begin ashing) to perform a factory reset.
LINK: This LED will illuminate to indicate that a live source has been
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detected on the input port. When no source is detected the LED
will remain off.
AUDIO LOCK: The LED will illuminate when a live non-LPCM source
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(typically Bitstream) has been detected.
Note: When this LED is lit, please ensure that the connected HDMI
display device supports the Bitstream audio format being inserted.
BYPASS/OPTICAL & L/R: This switch selects the source of the
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audio to be embedded in the HDMI output. “BYPASS” passes the
audio directly from the HDMI input to the HDMI output without
modication. “OPTICAL” embeds the audio from the optical S/PDIF
audio input (LPCM 2.0 or Bitstream). “L/R” embeds the audio from
the analog stereo inputs (LPCM 2.0 only).
SERVICE: This slot is for EDID management, control and rmware
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update use. Connect directly to your PC/laptop using a standard
Mini-USB cable to connect using the PC software or to send
commands (via virtual COM port).
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6.2 Rear Panel
HDMI INHDMI OUT
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HDMI IN: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media
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AUDIO IN
OPTICALRL
DC 5V
player, game console or set-top box.
HDMI OUT: Connect to an HDMI TV, monitor or amplier for digital
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video and audio output (LPCM up to 7.1, Bitstream, HD Bitstream).
OPTICAL IN: Connect to the optical audio output of a device such
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as an AV receiver, CD player, or DVD player.
L/R IN: Connect to the stereo analog output of a device such as a
CD player, PC or DVD player.
DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it
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to an AC wall outlet for power.
6.3 Virtual COM Port Control
COM PORT SETTINGS
Baud rate 115200
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
COMMANDDESCRIPTION & PARAMETERS
?Show the full command list.
HELPShow the full command list.
P1Power the unit on.
P0Power the unit off (Stand-by mode).
P?Show the current power state.
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COMMANDDESCRIPTION & PARAMETERS
SOURCEDETShow the current input source detection
state.
SINKINFOShow information about the currently
connected display.
HDCPIN N1Set the HDCP handling mode for the HDMI
input.
Available values for N1:
1 [Follow Input]
2 [Follow Output]
3 [Apple Mode]
HDCPIN ?Show the current HDCP handling mode.
EDIDIN N1Set the EDID to use with the HDMI input.
Available values for N1:
1 [FHD/2CH]
2 [FHD/MCH]
3 [4K UHD/2CH]
4 [4K UHD/MCH]
5 [4K UHD+/2CH]
6 [4K UHD+/MCH]
7 [User EDID]
8 [Sink’s EDID]
EDIDIN ?Show the current EDID selection.
ECHO N1Set the console text echo mode behavior.
Available values for N1:
0 [Text echoing is off]
1 [Text echoing is on]
ECHO ?Show the current text echoing mode.
FADEFAULTReset the unit to the factory defaults.
VERShow the unit’s current rmware version.
REBOOTReboot the unit.
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Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage
return. Commands are not case-sensitive.
6.4 EDID Commander
(1) This unit uses an EDID Management application which allows the
user to copy the EDID from an attached display, edit an existing
EDID le stored on the PC or create a basic EDID from scratch. The
EDID can then be uploaded to the unit for use.
(2) Please obtain the EDID Management software from your
authorized dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily
nd it.
(3) Before connecting the unit to your PC, please install the
appropriate Virtual COM Port Driver depending on your Windows
version. Next, install the EDID Management software.
(4) After the installation has successfully completed, an icon for it will
appear on the windows desktop. Launch the software by doubleclicking on the icon and the EDID Management device detection
window will open up on your screen.
(5) After launching the software, power the unit on and then connect
it to the PC/laptop using a USB cable. Click on the “ Search”
button and any detected units will be displayed in the list. Clicking
on a detected unit will open the EDID Commander window.
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6.4.1 EDID Controller Tab
• Mode Select: The currently selected EDID is displayed here and can
be changed by selecting from any of the available EDID options.
- There are six pre-dened “Internal” EDIDs, an “External” EDID
which passes the EDID from the connected display, and a “User”
EDID which is user-replaceable.
- To return the User EDID to its original value, please perform a
factory reset on the unit.
• The six Internal EDIDs are:
- FHD/2CH ................ 1080p@60Hz with LPCM 2.0
- FHD/MCH .............. 1080p@60Hz with LPCM 7.1 & Bitstream
- 4K UHD/2CH .......... 4K@30Hz with LPCM 2.0
- 4K UHD/MCH ......... 4K@30Hz with LPCM 7.1 & Bitstream
- 4K UHD+/2CH ........ 4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) with LPCM 2.0
• Save/Upload/Analysis: EDIDs may be saved to a PC, uploaded from
a PC or analyzed.
- Save: Any EDID from the unit or the connected HDMI display can
be saved to your PC as a *.bin le by selecting the EDID source
from the drop down menu and then clicking the “ Save” icon.
- Upload: Previously saved EDID les (*.bin format) can be re-
uploaded into the unit by selecting the User EDID to replace from
the dropdown and then clicking the “ Upload” icon. Before
accepting the upload, the software will check and verify that the
EDID’s header and checksum values are acceptable.
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- Analysis: To analyze any EDID stored within the unit, select the
EDID to view from the dropdown and click on the “ Analysis”
icon.
6.4.2 EDID Creator Tab
• Select: Click on the EDID Creator tab to begin designing a new EDID
from scratch (select the “ New” icon), to modify an existing EDID
stored on the PC as a .bin le (select the “ Load” icon) or to edit
an EDID copied from the unit via the EDID Analyzer’s edit option.
- Selecting “ New” will automatically populate the various EDID
elds with basic information that can be easily edited to match
the user’s preferences.
- Clicking on the “ Load” icon will open a le load window and
after the *.bin le has been selected and loaded the EDID elds
will be populated with the information from that le. The same will
happen when the EDID is copied from the EDID Analyzer window.
• Edit: The following tabs provide access to a wide range of EDID
information which can be edited:
- Descriptor: This tab allows for the editing of various description
and information elds within the EDID le such as Manufacturer
Name, Monitor Name, etc.
- PC Timing & SD/HD/UHD: These tabs allow for the selection of the
resolutions and refresh rates that the EDID will report as supported.
- Audio1 & Audio2: These tabs allow for the selection of which
audio formats, audio frequencies, channels and speaker locations
are supported.
- Color Space: This tab allows for the selection of which color
formats and bit depths are supported, including BT.2020 and HDR
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support options.
- Others: This tab contains options for supporting 3D and dening
the CEC Address.
Once the user is nished editing or creating an EDID it can be saved to
a *.bin le locally or uploaded directly to the unit using the “ Save”
and “ Upload” icons respectively.
6.4.3 System Tab
• Conguration & Firmware: Select the System tab to edit the unit’s
description (select the “ Rename” icon), to reset the unit to
factory defaults (select the “ Reset” icon) and to view the unit’s