Summary of Contents for Hall Research Technologies HD-AUD-IO
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User’s Manual HD-AUD-IO HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor UMA1278 Rev NC Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 CUSTOMER FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 INFORMATION Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com...
HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor 1.0 Introduction The Hall Research HD-AUD-IO is an all-in-one HDMI audio manager capable of extracting audio from (de-embedding) and inserting audio into (embedding) an HDMI video signal. The product also provides EDID management features.
HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor 3.0 Setup Installation • Optionally, connect an HDMI source to the HDMI IN connector. Note that a source is NOT required to embed audio onto the HDMI output. If there is no HDMI source signal, the HDMI Output will be a 640x480 black screen. •...
HD-AUD-IO 4.0 Connector and Indicator Functions 1) Mini-USB Port Used by Windows GUI and to update system firmware. 2) CONTROL Terminal Strip - RX, GND and TX - RS-232 Port i. Connect to an external RS-232 controller to control the HD-AUD-IO.
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HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor 7) AUDIO TO EMBED - L/R IN Connect to compatible line-level audio source 8) AUDIO to EMBED - SPDIF IN Connect to compatible digital audio source 9) HDMI OUT Connect to a compatible HDMI SINK 10) EMBED SOURCE Button and LEDs L/R - Audio on HDMI OUT connector comes from L/R IN connector b.
HD-AUD-IO 14) EDID Handling With no SINK attached to the HDMI OUT connector, the EDID presented to the SOURCE will be emulated from the current EDID stored in the system. 5.0 RS-232 commands • The following table lists the available RS-232 commands: o A single carriage return character (hex 0x0D) terminates each command.
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HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor Command Response Function and Example HDIx<CR> Returns HDMI Input HDCP status HDI?<CR> -- Returns the current HDMI Input HDCP Status HDI2<CR> -- HDMI Input is HDCP 2.2 encrypted HDI1<CR> -- HDMI Input is HDCP 1.4 encrypted HDI0<CR>...
You can use the software to export EDID files from the device. It is possible to connect more than one HD-AUD-IO to the PC (using several USB ports of the PC). The same software GUI detects all connected devices and allows control from the same application.
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USB port after connection and do not require the installation of any special USB drivers. The first time you connect the HD-AUD-IO to the PC, you may experience a short delay and a windows notification pop-up message may display.
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The GUI software is looking for HD-AUD-IO devices. The screen controls are disabled until a HD-AUD-IO device attaches. “Connected – XX” Where XX is the number of HD-AUD-IO devices connected to the PC. 1.7. Controls Embed Source This button selects which audio source to embed; either 3.5mm L/R IN, SPDIF IN or HDMI IN.
HDMI 2.0 Audio Inserter & Extractor 1.8. Digital Input This area controls and shows the desired mute setting which occurs when the DI (digital input) terminal connects to ground. The indicator will be 'RED' when the DI is un-grounded and 'GREEN' when the DI input connects to ground.
HD-AUD-IO Contacting Hall Research If you determine that the HD-AUD-IO is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. To return the unit to Hall Research you must first get a Return Authorization (RMA) number.