Summary of Contents for Gefen Toolbox GTB-HDFST-148
Page 1
1:8 Splitter for ® HDMI with FST GTB-HDFST-148 GTB-HDFST-148-BLK User Manual www.gefentoolbox.com...
Page 2
Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. HDMI, the logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Defi nition signal solutions or call us between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Pacifi c Standard Time for assistance with your A/V needs.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI WITH FST • EDID contains the A/V capabilities of a display device in regards to video resolutions and audio formats supported. This information is used by the source device to determine the format of the A/V signal it outputs.
FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync General Features • Simultaneously displays a single Hi-Def source on up to 8 HDTV displays without signal loss.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Output Ports 1-8 Connect HDMI-compliant display device(s) to any of these output ports. Fast / Slow Switch Switches between Fast and Slow Switching. See page 12 for more information. Audio Channel Selection Switch This switch will modify the EDID to specify the number of supported audio channels when using the INTERNAL EDID mode.
EDID Mode and Audio Channel Selection switches may need to be adjusted. See the following section for more information on the usage of these switches. Wiring Diagram for the GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST Gefen HDMI CABLE HDMI Display HDMI Source...
EDID MANAGEMENT Understanding EDID The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features automatic and manual EDID adjustments to maximize compatibility of all attached devices. First it is necessary to understand EDID and what it is used for. EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Under normal circumstances, analog (i.e.
EDID MANAGEMENT EDID Mode Selection EXTERNAL MODE: To use this mode, set the EDID Mode Switch on the front panel to the EXT position. In External EDID mode, the Splitter directly retrieves EDID data from each connected A/V display device and builds a new EDID created from the highest common video resolution that all display devices can use together and the highest audio capability.
EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features a switch that will modify the supported audio formats listed in the pre-programmed EDID. This feature is useful for limiting the output of the source device to either 2 or multi- channel audio formats.
EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST features EDID Management. Before the source can send video or audio signals to the display, the source devices reads the EDID (Extended Display Identifi cation Data) of each device connected to an output.
WITCHING ECHNOLOGY Fast Switching Technology Fast Switching Technology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI 1.3 products. FST was created to improve the inherent lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specifi cations. FST provides quicker A/V source switching and greatly improves the overall A/V system behavior and performance when more than one HDTV display is used in the system setup.
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI with FST should be mounted vertically in a wall or cabinet with wood/drywall screws as shown in the diagram above. There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for insertion and retraction of cables at the HDMI connectors.
SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth ................225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution ......... 1080p, 1920x1200@60Hz with 12-bit Deep Color Input Video Signal ................1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal ................. 5 volts p-p (TTL) HDMI Connectors........type A 19 pin female; (1) input, (8) output LED Indicator: (Power)................
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Toolbox GTB-HDFST-148 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers