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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1. INTRODUCTION This 4K UHD EDID Emulator with HDCP Converter is a handy device to include in your HDMI signal tool box. With support for full HDMI 2.0 bandwidth (up to 6Gbits per channel), HDCP analysis and conversion, EDID management, and YUV 4:2:0 color subsampling, this unit can help solve or diagnose many common HDMI issues.
5. FEATURES • HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support • DVI 1.0 compliant with the use of an HDMI-DVI adapter • HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant • Supports HD resolutions up to 3840×2160@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) & 4096×2160@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) •...
“Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended. DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it to an AC wall outlet for power. SERVICE: This slot is used for PC software control, EDID upload and firmware updates (see section 6.4).
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capability of the connected display. When both input and output support HDCP 2.2, the “2.2” LED will illuminate. When the input signal is HDCP 2.2 encrypted but the display only supports HDCP 1.4, both LEDs will illuminate. If an LED is blinking it indicates that the HDCP link has failed.
6.3 Side Panel YUV420 EDID ACTIVE SRC YUV420: Press this button to enable or disable the YUV 4:2:0 color subsampling function. When enabled, a 4K (4:4:4) source will be converted to a 4K (YUV 4:2:0) output signal with the same refresh rate.
6.4 EDID Management This unit uses an EDID Manager application which allows the user to copy the EDID from an attached display, edit an existing EDID file stored on the PC or create a basic EDID from scratch. The EDID can then be uploaded to the unit for use.
the User EDID to the connected unit. Prior to being uploaded, the software automatically verifies that the EDID’s header and checksum information is correct. Once the upload is successful, the unit’s EDID mode will automatically switch to User. It is also possible to download any of the EDIDs currently stored on the unit.
6.4.3 EDID Creator Click on the “EDID Creator” tab to begin designing a new EDID from scratch (select “Brand New”) or to modify an existing EDID stored on the PC as a *.bin file (select “Bin Modify”). Selecting “Brand New” will automatically populate the various EDID fields with basic information that can be easily edited to match the user’s preferences.
CEC address. Once the user is finished editing or creating an EDID it can be saved to a *.bin file locally or uploaded directly to the unit using the “Save” and “Upload” icons respectively. 6.4.4 System Click on the “System” tab to view the unit’s current firmware version. If a firmware update is required, please contact your authorized dealer for the appropriate update file and instructions on how to perform the update.
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM 4K Source Device HDMI Input (4K@50/60Hz, 4:4:4 & HDCP 2.2) Power Supply HDMI IN SERVICE HDMI OUT PC/Laptop for EDID Management HDMI Output (4K@50/60Hz, 4:2:0 & HDCP 1.4) MENU LOCK /CANCEL POWER ENTER PRESET 70 M iso lated HDMI Matrix System 4K Display...
9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Consumer Electronics Control Digital Visual Interface EDID Extended Display Identification Data High-Definition HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface High Dynamic Range LPCM Linear Pulse-Code Modulation Personal Computer Ultra-High-Definition Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Array (640×480@60Hz) WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array (1920×1200@60Hz)
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