Edid Configuration - Binary B-300-HDMATRIX-4x4 Owner's Manual

B-300 HDMATRIX Installation and Users Manual 4X4 & 8X8

8 EDID CONFIGURATION

While most HDMI sources can provide full HD, the displays used within an installation may not support the
features available from the source. In these cases, the display may not play the content being provided by
the source. It is necessary to make sure each source will provide a Video and Audio format compatible with all
displays that will view that source. This can be accomplished by managing the EDIDs stored in the HDMatrix
for each source. The stored EDID is per source, so all display locations will see the same resolution and have the
same audio format when that source is selected.
The B-300-HDMATRIX-4x4 and B-300-HDMATRIX-8x8 provide sophisticated EDID management designed to make
sure that each source provides audio and video output that is compatible with all displays using that source.
The following section explains configuring EDIDs via the IR Remote. Before configuring the EDID, be sure to refer
to the source(s) and display(s) manuals for available features and resolutions for each device.
While all EDID configurations are available via the remote, a PC utility is also available on the HDMatrix support
page.
When configuring EDIDs via IR, the ENTER key must be pressed within 10 seconds of the last command in order
to be processed.
Source Setup
Most sources have selections for audio format and video resolution that can fix the output so that it will not
change based on the EDID supplied by the connected display or switch. Please check each source and confirm
that the audio format and video resolution are set so that they will change based on the EDID negotiation.
Normally this is a setting called "Auto" or similar.
Display Setup
It is recommended that Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is turned OFF in all displays when using the HDMatrix.
This will provide for proper communications of video/audio signals and allow EDIDs to function at their optimum
performance. Refer to the display's manual for information on how to turn this function OFF.
Verify that all displays are connected to the HDMatrix before continuing with EDID Configuration.
8.1 BASIC EDID CONFIGURATION
The quickest and easiest method for configuration is to use Auto EDID. When used the HDMatrix looks at the
EDID from each of the connected displays. It uses the lowest common denominator for video resolution and
audio format to create a new EDID and saves that in all of the Inputs.
Note: Auto EDID sets audio to 2ch for all inputs regardless of the capability of the connected displays. If multi-
channel audio is desired, embedded EDIDs or Learned EDIDs will need to be used.
When to use Auto EDID
• When all sources will be available on all displays
• Every display in the system accepts the same video and audio resolution from the sources
• As a first step to configuration following up with advanced methods for particular displays and dedicated sources
For advanced EDID configuration when using legacy display and/or dedicated sources use embedded EDIDs or
learning as described in the following sections.
Sets EDID Based on All Connected Displays
1. Press DEFAULT
2. Press Number Key 9
3. Press ENTER
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Display Readout (Example)
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