Bluestream SP18CS User manual

SP18CS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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SP18CS
Quick Reference Guide
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Our SP18CS 4K HDMI 2.0b splitter distributes a single HDMI source to eight
simultaneousoutputs with both digital (S/PDIF) and analogue audio breakout.
The splitter supports full HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 with video resolutions up to and
including 4K @ 60Hz 4:4:4 with automatic video down conversion on each output.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Features 1x HDMI input that is replicated to 8x HDMI outputs
• Supports HDMI 2.0b 18Gbps specification including HDR
• Supports up to 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4
• Video down-conversion on outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz
4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on
remaining video outputs
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
Master Audio transmission
• HDMI audio breakout to analogue L/R audio and optical digital outputs concurrently
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 Support
SP18CS
12V 2A
POWER
EDID
INPUT UPGRADE
0
1
0
1
23 8-way 4K HDMI 2.0 Splitter with Smart Scaling
OPTICAL L/R
SMART
SCALE
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8
INPUT
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8

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Front Panel Description
1HDMI input - connect to HDMI source
2HDMI outputs 1-8 - connect to HDMI displays
3Digital Audio Output - Optical (S/PDIF)
4Analogue L/R Audio Output - 3.5mm stereo connector with fixed line level output. Supports 2 channel PCM audio
formats only
5Smart Scale DIP switch – Used for changing the scaling options per HDMI output
6Power port - use included 12V/2 power adaptor
Rear Panel Description
1 Power LED - indicates if SP18CS is on or o
2 EDID DIP switch - used to adjust HDMI input EDID
settings
3Input LED - illuminates if HDMI input is active
4
Micro USB connector - used for firmware upgrade
5 Output LED - illuminates if HDMI output is active
POWER
EDID
INPUT UPGRADE
0
1
0
1
23
8-way 4K HDMI 2.0 Splitter with Smart Scaling
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8
SP18CS
12V 2A
OPTICAL L/R
SMART
SCALE
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8
INPUT
1
13 4 5 62
2 3 4 5

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EDID Control
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data
is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display. By pre-determining
the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time needed for EDID hand
shaking thus making switching quicker and more reliable.
Configuration of the EDID settings for each input can be achieved either via DIP switches on the rear of the matrix or by
using the micro-USB connector and Blustream EDID API commands.
Smart Scale Dip switches
[DIP]=1: HDMI Output 1
[DIP]=2: HDMI Output 2
[DIP]=3: HDMI Output 3
[DIP]=4: HDMI Output 4
[DIP]=5: HDMI Output 5
[DIP]=6: HDMI Output 6
[DIP]=7: HDMI Output 7
[DIP]=8: HDMI Output 8
Smart Scale modes
[DIP]=UP:
Auto Smart Scale
[DIP]=Down: Smart Scale bypass / Force 1080p (see below)
Smart Scale Dip switches
EDID Dip switches
Smart Scale Control
The SP18CS has a smart scale feature on each output allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video
resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K
UHD resolution on remaining video outputs.
The SP18CS default smart scale mode is AUTO which will automatically negotiate the best output resolution suitable
for the connected display. If the scaler mode is set to bypass the video output will match the source input signal.
The SP18CS has the ability to force the down-scaling to output 1080p on all outputs which replaces the BYPASS scaling
option. To change the scaling mode either change the mode via API command or aer power cycle complete the
following sequence of changes to dip switch ‘1’
0000 > 1000 > 0000 > 1000 > 0000 > 1000 > 0000
When the smart scale dipswitch is ‘DOWN’ the video output will now be fixed to 1080p
POWER
EDID
INPUT UPGRADE
0
1
0
1
23 8-way 4K HDMI 2.0 Splitter with Smart Scaling
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8
SP18CS
12V 2A
OPTICAL L/R
SMART
SCALE
OUTPUT 1OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 5OUTPUT 6OUTPUT 7OUTPUT 8
INPUT
EDID Dip switches
[DIP]=0000: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 12-bit HDR, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0001: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 12-bit HDR, Audio 5.1ch DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=0010: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 12-bit HDR, Audio 7.1ch DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=0011: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0100: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR, Audio 5.1ch DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=0101: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 10-bit HDR, Audio 7.1ch DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=0110: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 / 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0111: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 / 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1ch DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=1000: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 / 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1ch DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=1001: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=1010: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=1011: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=1100: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
[DIP]=1101: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
[DIP]=1110: Soware Control EDID (use API to adjust)
[DIP]=1111: EDID Bypass

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Package ContentsSpecifications
• 1 x SP18CS
• 1 x 12V/2A DC power supply
• 1 x Mounting kit
• 1 x Quick reference guide
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.
• Video Input Connectors: 1x HDMI Type A
• Video Output Connectors: 8x HDMI Type A
• EDID: 4-PIN DIP switch
• Smart Scale: 8-PIN DIP switch
• RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x Micro USB connector
• Audio Output Connectors: 1x Digital (Optical), 1x Analogue
audio L/R (3.5mm stereo Jack)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 300mm x 92mm x 23mm , without feet
• Shipping Weight: 1.3g
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature : -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Power Supply: 12V/2A DC
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION - changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
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