TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / Operation Notes Features Panel Descriptions Connecting and Operating the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI Application Diagram RMT-2 Installation IR Code Configuration RJ-11 To Serial Control Interface Rack Ears Installation Diagram Wiring Diagram Specifications Warranty...
INTRODUCTION The Linear 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to send one or two sources of digital high definition video to multiple displays at the same time. It supports HDMI equipment, such as DVD players, satellite set top boxes, and HDMI displays.
FEATURES Features • Switch easily between any two HDMI/DVI* sources • Outputs are mirrored to eight HDMI/DVI* displays simultaneously • Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K and 1920 x 1200 • Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and re-clocking the HDMI signal •...
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CONNECTING THE 2:8 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER FOR HDMI How to Connect the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI Connect the supplied cable from the HDTV HDMI source into the HDMI input port of the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI. Connect a second HDTV HDMI source to HDMI input port 2 on the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier For HDMI using a user supplied HDMI cable.
APPLICATION DIAGRAM Multiple HDMI-DA-2X8 devices can be daisy chained together to distribute a single HDMI signal to a maximum of 73 units, for a total of 512 displays. HDMI-DA-2X8M HDMI-DA-2X8M HDMI-DA-2X8M Maximum 512 Displays...
These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated. Note: The RMT2-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation, the second battery is complimentary. The optional IR extender allows you to relocate your HDMI Switcher and still retain IR control. Linear part# IR-EXTENDER...
IR CODE CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conflict with the supplied RMT-2IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The RMT-2IR remote control and the 2:8 Distribution Amplifier for HDMI have DIP SWITCHES for configuring the remote channel that both units use to communicate.
RJ-11 TO SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE DB-9 to RJ-11 DB-9 Description Connects To RJ-11 Pin Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready 1 & 6 Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator FRONT: FRONT: RJ-11 6-Pin Female DB-9 Connectors not to scale...
RACK EARS INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space. Locate the side screws on the unit. Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit. Using the removed screws, screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ................165 MHz Input Video Signal ................... 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ................1080p / 1920 x 1200 Input Connector Type ............. HDMI Type A 19 Pin Female Output Connector Type ...........HDMI Type A 19 Pin Female Remote Control Port ............
This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied. Some states and countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply.
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