Monoprice 14599 User Manual

MONOPRICE

HDMI® 1080p to 4K Upscaler

with Digital Optical Audio Splitter

Model 14599

User's Guide

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

 This device is intended for indoor use only.
 Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or

other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on

the device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry

before reapplying power.

 Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,

or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct

sunlight.

 Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
 Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if

physical damage has occurred.

 Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the

same type and level of power required by the device.

 Do not allow the power cord to be crimped, pinched, stepped on, etc. Ensure that

the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.

 Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector

head or adapter body.

 Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or

detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.

 This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or

modify this device.

 In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
 Keep out of reach of children.
 Keep away from corrosive materials.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this HDMI® Scaler!

This device accepts a High Speed HDMI signal at up to 1080p resolution (1920x1080p) and

upscales it to 4K @ 24/30Hz (3840x2160p) for display on 4K monitors or UHD televisions.

The output is switchable between a pass-through signal, which outputs the original video

without modification, unscaled with different audio options, or scaled. The HDMI input is

MHL™ compatible, so you can connect it directly to your MHL-equipped phone or tablet. It

supports high-definition multichannel audio signals and provides a dedicated S/PDIF digital

optical audio output for connection to an AV receiver.

FEATURES

 Upscales 1080p input to 4K resolution
 Supports 3D video
 Switchable pass-through or upscaled output
 HDMI input port is compliant with the MHL 2.0 specification
 Extracts the audio signal and outputs S/PDIF digital optical audio for use with a

standalone AV receiver

 Supports Deep Color up to 12-bits per channel (36-bits total) at 1080p@30Hz

resolution

 Supports compressed and uncompressed multichannel audio, including PCM, Dolby

Digital™, and DTS Digital Surround™

 Supports HDCP and CEC pass-through
 Can reliably transmit 4K@30Hz video to 15 meters or 4K@24Hz to 20 meters

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