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2x8 HDMI Splitter with EDID Manager
User Manual
rev: 111130
Made in Taiwan
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The SP-5128 2x8 HDMI Splitter with EDID Manager has been tested for conformance to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipments, the SP-5128 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety
instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
● Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
● Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
● Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
● Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
● Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
● Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 3
EDID MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 4
ROTARY CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 4
EDID LEARNING ................................................................................................................ 5
HDMI PIN DEFINITION ....................................................................................................... 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 6
CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................. 6
NOTICE ................................ .............................................................................................. 7
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 8
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INTRODUCTION
The
SP-5128 2x8 HDMI Splitter with EDID Manager
allows you to distribute one of the two
HDMI/DVI video sources up to 8 separate HDTV displays including one remotely cascade output via
Cat-5/5e cost effective cable. This splitter offers the most flexible solution by which the high definition
video and high quality audio can be transmitted to different local locations through HDMI cables and also
to the next stage over a long distance without degrading the quality. The cascade ability allows pure
digital video and audio broadcast station by station and therefore make extending HDMI compliant video
and audio anywhere feasible.
FEATURES
● State-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and
reliability
● Support HDMI Deep Color & 3D
● HDCP compliant
● HDMI video distribution to up to 7 displays and one Cat.X Receiver or cascade to another SP-5128
● Acts as a 2x1 HDMI switch plus a 1x8 HDMI over Cat.X splitter
● Minimizes the cable skew by adjustable 8-level equalization control
● Regenerates the HDMI signal
● Supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of displays
● Up to 60m (200ft) at 1080i and 40m (130ft) at 1080p through Cat-5e cables
● Input up to 15m (50ft) using HDMI cables
● Outputs up to 15m (50ft) using HDMI cables
● Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over LAN cable transmission
● Allows cascading
● Perfectly integrated with other HDMI over Cat.X series products
● 1RU rack mountable with interlocking power adapter for fixedness
PACKAGE CONTENTS
● 1x SP-5128 ● 1x Rack-mounting ear set
● 1x DC 5V 4A in-line with C7 power cord ● 1x User Manual
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables. Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6 with metal RJ45 connectors is recommended.