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- Page 1 *Preferred 600 MHz 4K ULTRA 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR EXT-UHD600-18 User Manual Release A2...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Page 4 Licensing This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, including one or more of the General Public License Version 2 and Version 2.1, Lesser General Public License Version 2.1 and Version 3, BSD, and BSD-style licenses. Distribution and use of this product is subject to the license terms and limitations of liability provided in those licenses.
- Page 5 Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support 707-283-5900 800-472-5555 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific ime 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...
- Page 6 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2.0. © 2016 Core Brands, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
- Page 7 • Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with HDMI-to-DVI adapters (not included) • Advanced EDID Management via USB, using the Gefen Syner-G™ software • In-field firmware update via USB, using the Gefen Syner-G™ softwa • Long Reach Power (LRP) provides 500 mA at 5V on pin 18 of HDMI outputs 1 and 2.
- Page 8 The Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/ HDR ships with the items listed below. The packing contents of the Sender and Receiver unit are listed below. If any of these items are not present in the box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. •...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Front Panel ....................2 Rear Panel ....................3 Installation ......................4 Connection Instructions ................. 4 Sample Application Diagram ................. 5 Basic Operation EDID Management ....................8 EDID Modes ....................8 Output LED Status ....................9 Advanced Operation Using Syner-G™... - Page 10 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 11: Getting Started
600 MHz 4K ULTRA 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR Getting Started... -
Page 12: Introduction
Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter w/HDR ® 2-Ch Multi-Ch 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 EDID Internal External Custom Power Input Outputs EXT-UHD600-18 5V DC Input Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8 Name... -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear Panel ® 2-Ch Multi-Ch 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 Power Input Outputs EDID Internal External Custom EXT-UHD600-18 Input Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8 5V DC Name... -
Page 14: Installation
Important Cable quality is critical when handling 600 MHz HDMI signals. We highly recommend Gefen Locking HDMI cables. They have been designed and tested to work at 600 MHz and reliably transport the full 18 Gbps throughput of HDMI 2.0. -
Page 15: Sample Application Diagram
Ultra HD Source Ultra HD 600 MHz 1:8 Splitter for HDMI w/HDR Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display Ultra HD Display EXT-UHD600-18 page | 5... - Page 16 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 17: Basic Operation
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Page 18: Edid Management
The splitter can use either the downstream EDID (from the display/sink), the built-in internal EDID, or a custom EDID setting. Additional EDID modes are available when controlling the splitter using the Gefen Syner-G Software Suite. See Setting the EDID Mode (page 14) for more information. -
Page 19: Output Led Status
Output LED Status The output LED indicators provide status information for each display that is connected to the splitter. ® 2-Ch :4:4, HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 Input Outputs EDID Interna Output indicators Status Description Green • Power connected to display. •... - Page 20 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 21: Advanced Operation
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Page 22: Using Syner-G
Using Syner-G™ Verifying the USB Driver In order to use this product with the Gefen Syner-G™ software, a USB driver must be installed on the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. This driver is automatically installed when the Syner-G™ Software Suite is installed. - Page 23 Using Syner-G™ The Computer Management window will open. In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT). The device driver will be displayed. If the USB cable is connected to the splitter, the device driver will be EXT-USB600-12.
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Page 24: Setting The Edid Mode
Using Syner-G™ Setting the EDID Mode Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Information about the currently selected device will be displayed in the Version Info field Click the desired mode under the EDID Mode section. -
Page 25: Downloading An Edid
Using Syner-G™ Downloading an EDID EDID data can be downloaded from the connected Gefen device to a local file Note that the Downstream EDID or Bank EDID data cannot be downloaded to a file To download this EDID data, it must first be copied to the Local EDID. See... - Page 26 Using Syner-G™ Click the Save As button. The Select File to Save As dialog will be displayed. Select the desired folder and specify the name of the file in the File name field Click the Save button. page | 16...
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Page 27: Uploading An Edid
Using Syner-G™ Uploading an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Upload EDID to drop-down list and select Custom-User. Click the Browse button. page | 17... - Page 28 Using Syner-G™ The Windows Select File dialog will be displayed. Select the desired EDID file. The EDID file must be in .bin format. Click the Open button. Click the Upload button. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Uploading...” message will appear as the EDID is uploaded.
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Page 29: Copying An Edid
Using Syner-G™ Copying an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Upload EDID to drop-down list and select Custom-User. Click the Copy EDID from drop-down list to select the location from where the EDID will be copied. - Page 30 Using Syner-G™ Click the Copy button. In the lower-left corner of the interface, the “Copying...” message will appear as the EDID is uploaded. The copy-result message will vary, depending upon the copy operation. In this example, since we copied the downstream EDID to the local EDID, the “Copy result: Downstream stored to local.”...
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Page 31: Viewing An Edid
Using Syner-G™ Viewing an EDID Click the Manage a Product button and select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list. Click the Manage EDID tab. Click the Select EDID From Device / Display drop-down list to select the desired EDID. - Page 32 After a few seconds, Syner-G will also switch to the EDID Editor screen. See the Gefen Syner-G™ User Manual for more information on using the EDID Editor. Click the desired EDID tab to view specified information on the EDID. Note tha some sections within a tab use scroll bars to indicate that more information is available.
- Page 33 Using Syner-G™ Click the Details button. Details button The EDID Summary window will be displayed. Use the horizontal and vertical scroll bar, as needed, to view the EDID information. Scroll bar Scroll bar page | 23...
- Page 34 Using Syner-G™ Click the button, in the upper-right corner of the EDID Summary window to separate the EDID Summary window from the main Syner-G window: “X” button “separate” button 10. Double-click the window title bar of the detached EDID Summary to reattach it to the main window.
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Page 35: Resetting To Factory Defaults
Using Syner-G™ Resetting to Factory Defaults Click the Manage a Product button. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list. Click the System tab. Click the Factory Reset button. Factory-default settings are: ► EDID mode is set to Ext. See Setting the EDID Mode (page 14). -
Page 36: Viewing Signal Status
Using Syner-G™ Viewing Signal Status Click the Manage a Product button. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list. Click the Status tab. Click the Refresh button, if necessary, to update each field page | 26... -
Page 37: Hdcp Settings
Using Syner-G™ HDCP Settings Click the Manage a Product button. Select the connected product from the Select Product drop-down list. Click the HDCP tab. Select the input settings: ► REJECT - Does not allow HDCP content to be passed through. ►... - Page 38 Using Syner-G™ Select the output settings: ► FOLLOW INPUT - Click this button to have the output follow the setting used on the input. ► ALWAYS ENCODE - Encodes the output signal with HDCP, regardless of the input signal. Use this feature for displays that require HDCP-encoded content. Information The output will always be HDCP 2.2, regardless of the HDCP setting on the input.
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Page 41: Appendix
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Page 42: Upgrading The Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware The Syner-G™ Software Suite provides an easy way to perform firmware updates Before launching Syner-G™, makre sure that a USB cable is connected between the product and the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. Refer to the Syner-G™ Software Suite User Manual for more information on using other features with this product. - Page 43 Upgrading the Firmware Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list. If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following: ►...
- Page 44 Upgrading the Firmware Click the Update tab. page | 34...
- Page 45 Upgrading the Firmware Click the Start button to begin downloading the firmware The Syner-G™ Software Suite will automatically download the firmware file for th selected product. This process should take a few seconds. Once the download process has completed, the progress bar will indicate 100%, as shown on the next page.
- Page 46 Upgrading the Firmware A message will also appear at the bottom of the window, indicating that the firmware file was successfully downloaded Progress bar Click the Install button to begin installing the software. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status. page | 36...
- Page 47 Upgrading the Firmware After the firmware update process has completed, the following message will be displayed. Click the OK button to dismiss the message box. 10. The procedure is now complete. page | 37...
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Page 48: Manual Update Procedure
This method can be used if the computer being used does not have an Internet connection. Download the firmware using another compute , then transfer the file to the computer which is connected to the Gefen product and running the Syner-G software. Download the required firmware from the Support section of the Gefen eb site using a computer that has an Internet connection. - Page 49 Upgrading the Firmware Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list. If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following: ►...
- Page 50 Upgrading the Firmware Click the Browse button, under the Install from File section. The Select File dialog will be displayed. Select the firmware file. The firmware file must be i .zip format. Do not extract the contents from the .zip file Click the Open button on the Select File dialog.
- Page 51 Upgrading the Firmware The selected file will be displayed in the Select File to Upload field Click the Install button. 10. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status. 11. After the installation process has completed, the following message box will be displayed.
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Page 52: Network Cable Diagram
Network Cable Diagram Front of RJ-45 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when field-terminating cable for use with Gefen products Color Description Orange / White TD+ (Transmit Data, positive differential signal) -
Page 53: Specification
Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 4K DCI-Cinema (4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz, 4:4:4 color space) • 4K Ultra HD (3860 x 2160 at 60Hz, 4:4:4 color space) • 1080p Full HD • 1920x1200 WUXGA • 3840 x 2160p 60 Hz (4:2:0) Audio •... -
Page 54: Index
Index EDID Warranty Information copying downloading uploading viewing Features viii Licensing Operating Notes Packing list viii Safety Instructions Specifications Syner-G copying an EDID downloading an EDID uploading an EDID using viewing an EDID Table of Contents Technical Support verifying the USB driver page | 44... - Page 55 page | 45...
- Page 56 *Preferred Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1800 S McDowell Blvd. Petaluma CA 94954 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 (707) 283-5900 (800) 472-5555 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com P/N: MAN-EXT-UHD600-18 Version A2...