Setting The Audio Channel Mode; Using 2-Channel Audio - Gefen GTB-HD4K2K-148 User Manual

Operating the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K

Setting the Audio Channel Mode

The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K features a switch that will switch between 2-channel and
multichannel audio output.
NOTE: In order for the audio channel mode to be selected, the
EDID switch must be set to the Int position. If the EDID switch is
set to the Ext position, then the Audio switch will have no effect
on the audio output signal. See
information on using the EDID.
Use this audio mode when all displays (and/or other sink devices) support only 2-channel
LPCM audio.
1. Disconnect the power supply from the splitter.
Set the EDID switch to the Int position.
2.
3. Set the Audio switch to the 2ch position.
4. Reconnect the power supply to the splitter
If the Audio switch is moved from the Multi-ch position to the 2ch position while the
splitter is powered, then power-cycle the splitter by disconnecting and reconnecting
the power supply in order for the change to take effect.
5. The internal EDID will restrict the audio output to the following format, regardless of
the audio input format:
Audio Format
LPCM 2CH
Setting the EDID Mode

Using 2-Channel Audio

Speaker Allocation
FL / FR
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Set to the 2ch
position