Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-142D User Manual

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1:2 Splitter for

EXT-HDMI1.3-142D

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Descriptions
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The 1:2 Splitter For HDMI
7 Specifi cations
8 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:2 Splitter For HDMI. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen 1:2 Splitter For HDMI

The 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 allows set-top boxes, DVD players, DVRs and other
HDMI sources with an HDMI output to be connected to two HDMI-compliant
displays while also supplying digital audio to an external amplifi er or receiver. A
TOSLINK output on the 1:2 Splitter allows connection of an external amplifi er or
receiver for greater installation fl exibility. A greater number of displays can be split
by daisy-chaining multiple 1:2 Splitters together to create a larger distribution.

How It Works

An HDMI source connects to the HDMI input connector on the Gefen 1:2 Splitter
for HDMI 1.3. Two HDMI outputs from the 1:2 Splitter connect to two HDMI­compliant Displays. Vibrant, sharp HDMI video with embedded multichannel
digital audio will now be observed on the HDMI Displays. TOSLINK digital
audio output on the rear of the unit allows connection of an external amplifi er or
receiver.

Note:
HDMI output 1 is connected to the Primary Display, from which the video

resolution, timing information and audio formats (EDID) is obtained. This
information is used to create an identical picture on the Secondary Display. Both
HDMI displays must be capable of the same video resolution(s) or the Secondary
Display may not show a picture.

DVI video may be input to the Splitter with an optional DVI-to-HDMI adapter
cable.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE 1:2 SPLITTER FOR HDMI

• By default, display information from the display connected to HDMI output
port 1 is sent back to the source. Therefore, the other display connected
to the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 must be capable of accepting the timings,
resolutions and audio formats of the display that is connected to HDMI
output port 1. It is recommended that the display with the lowest native
resolution be connected to HDMI output port 1. This is to ensure that a
compatible video signal will be able to be displayed on all connected
monitors. There is a generic EDID programmed into the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI

1.3 that can be used instead. Please see page 6 for more details.

• HDMI/HDCP compliant

• Compatible with all HDMI and DVI* displays

• The digital TOSLINK output only supports the transmission of the following
audio formats:

- LPCM 2-channel (32 ~ 192 Khz sampling rate)

- Dolby AC3 2-channel and 5.1-channel

- Dolby Digital Plus 5.1-channel

- DTS 2-channel and 5.1-channel

• LPCM of more than 2 channels, Dolby Digital Plus of 7.1 channel, DTS-HD, and
Dolby TrueHD are supported through the HDMI output only (not on the TOSLink
output).

*When used with a HDMI to DVI adapter

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OPERATION NOTES

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Features

• Connects up to two HDMI / DVI displays from one HDMI source

• Optionally add more displays by connecting splitters

• Easily attains resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, and 1920 x 1200

• HDMI and HDCP compliant

HDMI 1.3 Features

• Lip-Sync Pass Through

• 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 supported @ 1080p)

• Deep Color Supported (XV Color Supported)

• Color Space Conversion Supported

• Dolby Tru-HD & DTS Master Supported

• CEC Pass Through

Includes:

(1) 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3
(1) 6 ft HDMI cable (m-m)
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual

FEATURES

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Front Panel

Back Panel

Back Panel

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1 Power LED

This LED will activate once a valid power source is applied.

2 Internal EDID LED

This LED will activate only when the pre-programmed internal EDID is being
used. Please see page 6 for more details on the internal EDID.

3 External EDID LED (default EDID routing)

This LED will activate only when the external EDID is being used. Please
see page 6 for more details on the external EDID.

4 Link LED

This LED activates when a valid link between source and splitter is detected.

5 TOSLINK Digital Audio Output

This optical output will supply supported audio formats for output to an
external audio decoder or device such as an amplifi er or receiver. Please
see the Operation Notes on page 2 for more information about supported
audio formats on this output.

6 EDID Button

This button will activate the onboard EDID. Press this button (the Int. EDID
should turn on and the Ext. LED should turn off) and reset the unit using the
Reset button (below) to initialize this EDID mode. To use an external EDID,
press the EDID button again (the Int. LED should turn off and the Ext. LED
should turn on) and press the Reset button to initialize this EDID mode.
Please see page 6 for more information.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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7 Reset Button

This button will reset the unit and initialize whichever EDID mode is currently
selected.

8 HDMI Input

This is the input for the HDMI source device. When a valid source is
detected by the splitter, the Link LED will activate.

9 HDMI Out 1

This is the fi rst HDMI output port. Connect a valid HDMI display to this port.
When the External EDID mode is active, the EDID form the display
connected to this port will be used to send to the source.

10 HDMI Out 2

This is the second HDMI output port. Connect a valid HDMI display to this
port.

11 5V DC Power Input

This port is for the included 5V DC power supply. When a valid 5V power
supply is attached, the Power LED will activate.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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How to Connect the 1:2 Splitter For HDMI 1.3

1. Connect the supplied cable from the HDMI source into the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI

1.3 input.

2. Connect the cables from your displays (monitor or projector) into the HDMI
outs of the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3. Up to 2 displays are supported.

3. If using the TOSLINK optical audio output, connect a TOSLINK optical audio
cable between the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 and a appropriate audio decoder
or device.

4. Plug the 5V DC power supply into the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3.

NOTE: By Default, the display information from the display connected to HDMI
output port 1 is sent back to the source. Therefore, the other display that is
connected to the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 must be capable of accepting the
timings and resolutions of the display that is connected to HDMI output port 1. It
is recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution be connected to
HDMI output port 1. This is to ensure that a compatible video signal will be able to
be displayed on all connected monitors. There is a generic EDID programmed into
the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 that can be used instead. Please see below for the
activation process.

EDID MODE

The HDMI 1:2 has an EDID button which will determine if the EDID is used from
the display attached to output 1 (Ext. mode) or if the onboard EDID (Int. mode)
will be used.

The current EDID mode can be determined by which EDID mode LED is ac­tive on the front panel. The Ext LED will indicate that the external EDID (from
output port 1) is being used, and the Int LED will indicate that the internal pre­programmed EDID is being used.

If you want to use the onboard EDID, press the EDID button on the rear panel
and then press the reset button to activate the new EDID mode. To revert back
to using the external EDID, press the EDID button again and then reset the unit
using the reset button to activate the new EDID mode.

Listed Resolutions in the Internal EDID:

Listed Audio Formats:
2 Channel LPCM

1280x720p 50 Hz
(Naitive)
1280x720p 59.94 / 60 Hz
(Naitive)
1920 x 1080i 50 Hz
1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz
720 x 480p 59.94 / 60 Hz

720 x 576p 50 Hz
1920 x 1080p 50 Hz
1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 60 Hz
1440 x 480p 59.94 / 60 Hz
1440 x 576p 50 Hz

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 1:2 SPLITTER FOR HDMI1.3

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Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ............................................................... 225 MHz

Input Video Signal ...................................................................... 1.2 Volts p-p

Input DDC Signal ................................................................ 5 Volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range ........................................................... 1080p/1920 x 1200

HDMI Connector ........................................................ Type A, 19 Pin Female

Power Supply ...................................................................................... 5V DC

Power Consumption .............................................................. 13 Watts (max)

Dimensions ............................................................... 10.25”W x 1”H x 4.25”D

Shipping Weight ................................................................................. 3.5 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY

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en warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material

and workmanship.
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equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2)

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ears from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the

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quipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,

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lectrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions

other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in

eff

ect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from

the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including

without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any

articular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2.

ustomers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
efen.

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opper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their

original condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and

pecifi cations is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, please visit Gefen’s Warranty web

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