Gefen EXT-MHDMI1.3-148 User Manual

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Mini 1:8 HDMI

1.3 Splitter

EXT-MHDMI1.3-148

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting And Operating The Mini 1:8 Splitter For HDMI 1.3
7 EDID Management
9 Internal EDID Specifi cations
10 Automatic Deep Color Detection
11 Specifi cations
12 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3. Your com­plete satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen, Inc.

Gefen caters to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We
specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going
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The Gefen Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3

The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 is a compact and lightweight wall-mounted
alternative to our rack-mounted HDMI 1.3 splitters. The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI

1.3 sends one source of HDMI digital high defi nition audio/video to 8 HDMI-com-
pliant displays at the same time. It supports all HDMI equipment such as DVD
players, satellite set-top boxes, and all HDMI displays. Features include transmis­sion of high-def, deep color video resolutions up to 1080p@60 Hz combined with
advanced lossless digital audio formats for pristine sound reproduction.

How It Works

Connect your HDMI video source to the Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3’s input
using the supplied HDMI cable. Connect up to 8 HDMI-compliant displays to the
unit’s 8 HDMI outputs. Once connected and powered, the source signal will be
seen on all eight displays at the same time.

Note:
This Splitter will attempt to identify and confi gure connected displays by captur-

ing their EDID data (resolution/capability information that is unique to a particular
display). If EDID data is unavailable, the Splitter can use a pre-programmed
standard EDID that is compatible with most displays. A bank of 2 EDID function
switches on the front panel allows selection of EDID type (internal or external)
and 2-channel or multichannel audio.

All displays that cannot show the same video resolution(s) as the Primary Display
connected to Output #1 may fail to show a picture. Secondary displays follow the
Primary by sharing the resolution and capability information (EDID) obtained from
the Primary Display.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE MINI 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI 1.3

• The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 features EDID selection that may impact
the resolutions/features that are available for use. Please see the EDID
Mode section on page 6 for more information on the usage of this feature.

• HDMI 1.3 Features:
225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)
Deep Color (XV Color)
Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
Color Space Conversion
CEC Pass Through and xvYCC
Lip-Sync Pass Through

• The Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 features an automatic Deep Color
detection function that will determine if all connected devices/displays are
Deep Color capable. If a single connected device/display is not capable
of Deep Color, this feature will not be available for use. This automatic
detection cannot be disabled.

• Please note that a momentary loss of video will occur on all output devices
when either a display is attached, removed, or turned off/on when using the
EXTERNAL EDID Mode. This occurrence is unavoidable due to the nature
of the automatic Deep Color detection features built into this unit. If this
momentary video dropout is undesired, please utilize the INTERNAL EDID
Mode which will alleviate this momentary video dropout.

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FEATURES

Features

• Simultaneously displays a single HDMI 1.3 source on up to 8 HDMI­compliant monitors without signal loss

• Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to
1080p@60 Hz

• EDID Detection/Adjustment for rapid integration of source and displays

• Supports LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
Master Audio

• Supports DVI source and DVI displays using HDMI-to-DVI converter cable

• HDCP keysets allow each output to work independently when connecting to
a display

• HDMI input/output cables may be up to 10/15 meters with 1080p/8-bit
resolution

• HDMI input/output cables may be up to 6/10 meters with 1080p/12-bit
resolution

• HDMI and HDCP compliant

Package Includes

(1) Mini 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3
(1) 6- foot Locking HDMI cable
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual

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