Gefen Toolbox GTB-HDFST-144 User Manual

Gefen Toolbox GTB-HDFST-144 User Manual

1:4 splitter for hdmi with fst

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  • Page 1 Gefen 1:4 Splitter for ® HDMI with FST GTB-HDFST-144 GTB-HDFST-144-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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The GefenToolBox 1:4 Splitter for HDMI with FST EDID Management Understanding EDID EDID Mode Selection Audio Channel Selection External EDID Management Internal EDID Specifi cations 12 Fast Switching Technology 13 Wall Mounting Instructions 14 Specifi...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTOOLBOX 1:4 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.
  • Page 6: Features

    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 four (4) HDTV displays without signal loss.
  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT...
  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Output Ports 1-4 Connect HDMI source devices to these 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.
  • Page 9: Connecting And Operating The Gefentoolbox 1:4 Splitter For Hdmi With Fst

    EDID Mode and Audio Channel Selection switches may need to be adjusted. Please see the following section for more information on the usage of these switches. Gefen HDMI CABLE HDMI Source...
  • Page 10: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT Understanding EDID The GefenToolBox 1:4 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.
  • Page 11: Edid Mode Selection

    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.
  • Page 12: Audio Channel Selection

    EDID MANAGEMENT Audio Channel Selection The GefenToolBox 1:4 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.
  • Page 13: External Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT External EDID Management The 1:4 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.
  • Page 14: Internal Edid Specifi Cations

    EDID MANAGEMENT Internal EDID Specifi cations The table below lists the settings that comprise the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block Audio Data Block Speaker Allocation xvYCC 2-channel: 2-channel: xvYCC 709 1080p@60Hz 1080p@50Hz LPCM 2CH FL/FR xvYCC 601 1080i@60Hz (native) Multi-channel: Multi-Channel:...
  • Page 15: Fast Switching Technology

    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.
  • Page 16: Wall Mounting Instructions

    WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 1:4 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.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    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, (4) output LED Indicator: (Power)................
  • Page 18: Specifi Cations

    Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi...
  • Page 19 Rev B2 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL listed power supplies.

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