Gefen GTB-HDFST-148-BLK, GTB-HDFST-148 User Manual

1:8 Splitter for

HDMI

GTB-HDFST-148

GTB-HDFST-148-BLK

®

with FST

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 GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST
7 EDID Management
7 Understanding EDID
8 EDID Mode Selection
9 Audio Channel Selection
10 External EDID Management
11 Internal EDID Specifi cations
12 Fast Switching Technology
13 Wall Mounting Instructions
14 Specifi cations
15 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

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

About Gefen

We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on
going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from
your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit
http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Defi nition signal solutions
or call us between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Pacifi c
Standard Time for assistance with your A/V needs. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Why GefenToolBox?

The GefenToolBox line offers portable and effective solutions for common A/V
system integration setups using HDMI connectivity. GefenToolBox products are
wall-mountable and small in size. GefenToolBox products are easily transported
in the fi eld and are ready for immediate and simple deployment in working
environments behind the scenes. These products come fi nished in a glossy color
to blend in with either a white wall or black cabinet.

The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST

The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST sends one digital Hi-Def A/V
source to up to 8 HDTV displays at the same time. It works with any Hi-Def
source that needs to be connected to an HDTV display, supporting Deep Color
with resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and digital audio formats such as Dolby
TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio.

How It Works

Connect the Hi-Def source to the Splitter’s input using the supplied HDMI cable.
Connect up to eight (8) HDTV displays to the Splitter’s eight (8) HDMI outputs.
Apply power to sources and displays. The source signal will now be seen on all
eight (8) displays at the same time.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING

THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI WITH FST

• EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video
resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by
the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal it outputs.
The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST has advanced EDID
management features to ensure complete compatibility with all sources and
display devices. See pages 7-11 for more details.

• The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST detects the presence of
Deep Color automatically and disables Deep Color EDID features across
all outputs if any connected device or display is not capable of Deep Color.
This automatic behavior insures compatibility among all output devices in a
mixed-device environment. This feature cannot be disabled.

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FEATURES

Supported HDMI 1.3 Features

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

• Deep Color

• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

• Lip Sync

General Features

• Simultaneously displays a single Hi-Def source on up to 8 HDTV displays
without signal loss.

• Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to
1080p Full HD, 1920x1200@60 Hz, and 2K.

• 3DTV Pass-Through

• EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices.

• Fast Switching for quick and responsive HDMI signal routing. See page 12
for details.

• Supports modern advanced digital audio formats including LPCM 7.1 audio,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio.

• Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with an HDMI-to-DVI
converter cable or adapter.

• Input and output cables up to 15 feet in length can be used when using
8-bit or 12-bit color. Extension distance is dependent upon the quality of the
cables being used.

• Locking HDMI connections.

• This product is HDMI-compliant and HDCP-compliant.

Package Includes

(1) GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST
(1) 6-foot Locking HDMI cable (M-M)
(1) 5V DC Locking Power Supply
(1) User Manual

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