Introduction - Gefen EXT-HDMI-EDIDP User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Computers and HDTV video source devices can sometimes lose the EDID --
(which is basically the electronic identifi cation of a display) which lists its possible
resolutions and frequencies. When displays are switched away or disconnected
and then reconnected, the EDID can be lost and the computer or HD video source
device can lose the ability to display the image properly. The HDMI Detective
Plus product allows you to switch or relocate HDTV or Computer video displays
while "tricking" the source devices into thinking that the display is still present --
maintaining smooth video operations throughout the process.
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.
The HDMI Detective Plus includes 4 built-in selectable generic EDIDs that can be
used for meeting standard home theater setups. They can be selected by moving
the dip switches between the different settings.
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