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    Audio Embedder 3GSDI Release A1 User Manual GTB-HD4K2K-148 1 8 SOURCE DISPLA YS : Splitter for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support[...]

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    1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K Important Safety Instructions ii GENERAL SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufact[...]

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    1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K Warranty Information Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment[...]

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    iv 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 T elephone: (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax: (818) 772-9120 Email: support@gefentoolbox.com Visit us on the W eb: www .gefentoolbox.com T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday , Pacic T ime For 24 / 7 support, see the [...]

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    v v 3GSDI Audio Embedder • The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K has advanced EDID management features to ensure complete compatibility with all sources and display devices. See Setting the EDID Mode for more information. • The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K automatically detects the presence of Deep Color . This feature will be disabled if any of t[...]

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    vi Features • Simultaneously displays an Ultra Hi-Def source on up to eight Ultra HD displays • Supports resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) and 1080p Full HD • Supports 12-bit Deep Color • 3DTV pass-through • Lip Sync pass-through • FST T echnology speeds up HDCP authentication process • Fast and Slow FST Modes ?[...]

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    3GSDI Audio Embedder 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K Table of Contents viii 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connecting [...]

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    1 8 SOURCE DISPLA YS : Splitter for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connecting the[...]

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    page | 2 (Black nish shown) Getting Started Panel Layout 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7[...]

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    page | 3 Getting Started Panel Layout ID Name Description 1 Out 1 - Out 8 Connect an Ultra HD display to each of these ports using HDMI cables. 2 FST (Fast / Slow) Use this slider switcher to switch between Fast and Slow FST (Fast Switching T echnology) modes. See Setting the Switching Mode for more information on using FST mode. 3 Audio (2ch / Mul[...]

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    Page Title page | 4 Getting Started Installation Connecting the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K 1. Use the included HDMI cable to connect the Ultra Hi-Def source to the In port on the splitter . 2. Connect up to eight Ultra Hi-Def displays to the Out (1 - 8) ports on the splitter . 3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the power recep[...]

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    1 8 SOURCE DISPLA YS : Splitter for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support 02 Operating the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K Setting the Switching Mode ................................................................................... 8 What is Fast Switching Technology? ............................................................ 8 Using Fast Mode .....[...]

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    page | 8 What is Fast Switching Technology? Fast Switching T echnology (FST) is a Gefen software implementation for HDMI products. FST was created to improve the lengthy HDMI authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specications. FST provides quicker audio/video source switching and greatly improves the overall audio/ video system beha[...]

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    page | 9 Using Slow Mode When set to slow switching mode , the 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K will follow the standard authentication process, based on the HDMI and HDCP specications. Slow mode is recommended when the source does not support multiple devices. 1. Disconnect the power supply from the splitter . 2. Set the FST switch to the Slow pos[...]

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    page | 10 The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K features a switch that will switch between 2-channel and multichannel audio output. Using 2-Channel Audio 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 . 2. Set the EDID switch to the Int position. 3. S[...]

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    page | 1 1 Using Multichannel Audio Use this audio mode when the connected displays (and/or other sink devices) are capable of supporting various audio formats. 1. Disconnect the power supply from the splitter . 2. Set the EDID switch to the Int position. 3. Set the Audio switch to the Multi-ch position. 4. Reconnect the power supply . If either th[...]

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    page | 12 The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K features EDID Management. Before the source can send video and/or audio to the display (sink), the source reads the EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) from the display (sink) devices connected to the splitter . The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the source can[...]

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    page | 13 T able 2.1 - Internal EDID Specication Video Data Block Audio Data Block Color Prole 640 x 480p 59/60 4:3 720 x 480p 59/60 4:3 720 x 480p 59/60 16:9 1280 x 720p 59/60 16:9 1920 x 1080i 59/60 16:9 1440 x 480i 59/60 4:3 1920 x 1080p 59/60 16:9 720 x 576p 50 4:3 720 x 576p 50 16:9 1280 x 720p 50 16:9 1920 x 1080i 50 16:9 1440 x 576i 50[...]

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    1 8 SOURCE DISPLA YS : Splitter for HDMI with Ultra HD 4K x 2K support 03 Appendix W all Mounting Instructions .................................................................................. 16 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ............................................................................. 17 Specications .............................[...]

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    page | 16 The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K 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[...]

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    page | 17 Appendix Firmware Upgrade Procedure The following items are required to update rmware: • GefenT oolBox 1:8 Splitter for HDMI 4K x 2K • Computer (Mac or PC) • USB-to-Mini-USB cable • Firmware le 1. Download the rmware from the Gefen Web site. 2. Extract the rmware le from the .ZIP le. 3. Power-Off the 1:8 Splitter[...]

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    page | 18 Appendix Specications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz) • 1080p Full HD Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 300 MHz Power Indicator • LED, blue FST Switch • 1 x 2-position, slide-type Audio Switch • 1 x 2-position, slide-type EDID Switch • 1 x 2-position, slide-type Connectors Vide[...]

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    This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies. 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefentoolbox.com support@gefentoolbox.com Pb Stretch it, Switch it, Split it, Control it. Gefen’s got it. ®[...]