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4K Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:2 Scaler w/ EDID Detective and Audio De-Embedder EXT-UHD600A-12-DS User Manual Version A1...
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Warranty Information For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Connect section of the Gefen Web site at http://www.gefen.com/connect/warranty-and- return-policy...
Contact Us Technical Support (707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen Core Brands, LLC c/o Customer Service 1800 S McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954 USA...
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Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays up to 1080p Full HD and WUXGA (1920x1200), with Gefen CAB-DVI2HDMI-LCK DVI-to-HDMI cables (not included) • Built-in Full-Featured 4K 600 MHz Advanced EDID Detective with Gefen Syner-G™ interface • Two independent scalers allow upscaling from 1080p to 4K on one of the outputs and...
Packing List The following items are included in each package of the EXT-UHD600A-12-DS. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, please contact Gefen Technical Support as soon as possible. 4K 600 MHz 1:2 Scaler w/ EDID Detectiver and Audio De-Embedder...
Introduction EXT-UHD600A-12-DS L/R Out Opt Out HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 Power 5V DC Input HDMI In Synerg-G™ EDID Name Description L/R Out Connect a 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the port to an audio amplifier. Opt Out Connect a TOSLINK® optical audio cable from this port to an audio amplifier.
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HDMI In Connect the included HDMI cable from an HDMI source to this port. Syner-G™ When using the Gefen Syner-G™ software, connect a PC’s USB port top this connector. EDID Adjust this rotary pot to set the EDID mode. See page 14 for more information.
Splitter. Use Gefen locking HDMI cables (10 feet or shorter if passing 4K 600 MHz) to connect the two outputs of the 1:2 Scaler (HDMI Out 1 and HDMI Out 2) to two displays. If one of the displays is 1080p Full HD, connect it to HDMI Out 1 and make sure that the downscaling feature is active for this output.
HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (TOSLINK) ANALOG AUDIO (L/R) 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz Source Powered Speakers or Audio Amplifier w/analog L/R input EXT-UHD600A-12-DS Back 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz Power Display Display Audio Amplifier 5V DC...
LED Status The Power and Link LED indicators on the EXT-UHD600A-12-DS provide basic information on the current unit status. Power Description Solid blue • The unit is powered. • No power; check the power supply is connected securely, and that the electrical outlet is active.
EDID Modes The EXT-UHD600A-12-DS provides several built-in EDIDs. Adjust the rotary EDID switch, either clockwise or counterclockwise, to select the desired EDID. The table below provides a description of each EDID. The default position is 0. 4K upscaling will only work when 1080p signal is 8-bit color.
Using Gefen Syner-G™ Gefen Syner-G™ provides an easy and intuitive way to configure the EXT-UHD600A-12-DS. The following section provides information on the available features. Connecting to Gefen Syner-G™ Download and install Gefen Syner-G™ on a Windows PC. Gefen Syner-G™ is available from the Gefen website at http://www.gefen.com/technology/gefen-syner-g-software.
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Using Gefen Syner-G™ HDCP (Input) • Accept HDCP 1.4 Click this checkbox to accept HDCP 1.4 content. Uncheck this box to block HDCP 1.4 content. • Accept HDCP 2.2 Click this checkbox to accept HDCP 2.2 content. Uncheck this box to block HDCP 2.2 content.
Using Gefen Syner-G™ Manage EDID tab Click the Manage EDID tab in the Gefen Syner-G™ software. External - Output 1 Reads the EDID of the device connected to HDMI Out 1. External - Output 2 Reads the EDID of the device connected to HDMI Out 2.
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Using Gefen Syner-G™ View Opens the selected EDID in the EDID Editor so that the it can be modified as needed. Browse Click this button to select the desired EDID to be uploaded. The EDID must be a .bin file.
Syner-G™ port on the EXT-UHD600A-12-DS. Launch the Gefen Syner-G™ software. Select EXT-UHD600A-12-DS from the Select Product drop-down list. Click the Update tab. Scroll down toward the bottom of the screen. Click the Start button to begin downloading the firmware from the Gefen website.
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Using Gefen Syner-G™ Manual update only Click the Install button to being the upgrade process. Note that the Install button will only be enabled if the firmware has been downloaded. After the firmware update is complete, the firmware can be saved locally by clicking the Save button.
2 x HDMI Type A 19-pin, female, locking Digital Audio Output • 1 x TOSLINK® optical Analog L/R Audio Output • 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo Gefen Syner-G™ • 1 x USB mini-B, female EDID Selector • 1 x Rotary, 8-position Power •...