Gefen TOOLBOX GTB-MHDMI1.3-148 User Manual

Gefen TOOLBOX GTB-MHDMI1.3-148 User Manual

1:8 splitter for hdmi 1.3

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GTB-MHDMI1.3-148
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Summary of Contents for Gefen TOOLBOX GTB-MHDMI1.3-148

  • Page 1 1:8 Splitter ® for HDMI GTB-MHDMI1.3-148 GTB-MHDMI1.3-148-BLK User Manual www.gefentoolbox.com...
  • Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefen.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 HDMI 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 1:8 Splitter For HDMI 1.3 EDID Management Understanding EDID EDID Mode Selection Audio Channel Selection 10 Internal EDID Specifi cations 11 Wall Mounting Instructions 12 Specifi cations 13 Warranty...
  • 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 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI 1.3 • 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 HDMI 1.3 Features • 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 @ 1080p) • Deep Color (x.v. Color) • Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio • Lip Sync Pass-through General Features • Simultaneously displays a single Hi Def source on up to 8 HDTV displays without signal loss.
  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT...
  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HDMI Output Ports 1-8 Connect HDMI-compliant display device(s) to any of these output ports. Audio Channel Selection Switch This switch will modify the EDID to specify the number of supported audio channels when using the INTERNAL EDID mode. This setting will not affect the EDID information when using the EXTERNAL EDID mode.
  • Page 9 CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 1:8 SPLITTER FOR HDMI 1.3 How to Connect the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 Use an HDMI cable to connect a Hi Def source device to the HDMI input port of the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3. Use additional HDMI cables to connect up to 8 HDTV displays to the output ports on the 1:8 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.
  • Page 10: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT Understanding EDID The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 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 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 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. NOTE: This selector switch will only affect the pre-programmed EDID in the INTERNAL (INT) EDID Mode.
  • Page 13: Internal Edid Specifi Cations

    INTERNAL EDID SPECIFICATIONS Below are the settings programmed into the built-in Internal EDID data structure: Video Data Block Audio Data Block xvYCC 2-channel: 1080p@60Hz xvYCC 709 1080p@50Hz LPCM 2CH xvYCC 601 1080i@60Hz (native) Multi-channel: 1080i@50Hz LPCM 2CH LPCM 8CH AC-3 6CH DTS 7CH Dolby Digital+ 8CH Dolby TrueHD 8CH...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting Instructions

    WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The GefenToolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 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 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Single Link Bandwidth ................225 MHz Pixel Clock / Speed .................. 165 MHz Maximum Video Resolution ......1080p@60Hz, 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)................

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