TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Panel Layout Connecting and Operating the HDMI Detective Plus Connecting and Operating the HDMI Detective Plus Using a Pre-Programmed EDID Using a Pre-Programmed EDID Pre-Programmed EDID Diagram Write Protecting the HDMI Detective Plus 10. Specifi cations 11.
How It Works The Gefen HDMI Detective Plus attaches to the HDTV display’s HDMI input connector for initial programming. Power is applied and the HDMI Detective Plus reads and stores the attached displays EDID to the internal memory. Then the HDMI Detective Plus is attached to your source HDMI output and it will never lose EDID again.
FEATURES Features • Quick and easy saving of EDID information from HDTV displays • Compact unit hides well behind equipment • Selection of preset EDIDs • Maintains 1920 x 1200, 1080p, and 2k resolution video • No power required after initial programming step •...
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS Before proceeding, please ensure that the write protect switch is in the E (write enabled) position and all SETTING DIP SWITCHES are in the OFF (up) position Please see the diagram on the page 8. Connect the display to the HDMI Out port on the HDMI Detective Plus.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE HDMI DETECTIVE PLUS Once a successful EDID record is complete, remove the 5V DC power supply from the HDMI Detective Plus. At this time, it is recommended that you write protect the HDMI Detective Plus to prevent an accidental overwrite. Please see page 9 for instructions on this procedure.
USING A PRE-PROGRAMMED EDID The HDMI Detective Plus includes 5 built-in manually-selectable generic EDIDs (display identities) for forcing several standard home theater setups with multi- channel audio and standard HDTV resolutions. This functionality is vital when equipment reaches a state of indeterminate function and will not respond to signals or controls properly, and a certain resolution size with specifi...
USING A PRE-PROGRAMMED EDID EDID Resolutions - Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate Audio Setting DIP SWITCHES 720 x 480p 16:9 1440 x 480p 16:9 Linear PCM 8 1280 x 720p 16:9 1920 x 1080p 16:9 59.94/60 hz Channel 1920 x 1080i 16:9 (native) 720 x 480p 16:9 1440 x 480p 16:9 Linear PCM 2...
WRITE PROTECTING THE HDMI DETECTIVE Write protection switch Once the HDMI Detective Plus is programmed and working, you can write protect the unit to prevent an accidental overwrite. This is done by simply moving the write protect switch to the D (write disabled) position. By default, the unit is shipped in the E (write enabled) position.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ................340 MHz Input DDC Signal ................5 volts p-p (TTL) Maximum Single Link Range ............1920 x 1200 x 60hz HDMI Input/Output Connector Type ......... Type A 19-pin Female Power Consumption ................5 Watts (max.) Power Supply ....................