Gefen EXT-DP-144 User manual

®
1:4 Splitter
for
DisplayPort
EXT-DP-144
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Front Panel Layout
5 Front Panel Descriptions
6 Back Panel Layout
7 Back Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting the 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort
8 Wiring Diagram
9 EDID Management
11 Specications
12 Warranty

1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort.
Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative and progressive computer and electronics add-
on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution, and conversion
technologies. Gefen’s reliable plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform
computer systems, professional audio/video environments, and HDTV systems
of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to install and simple to
operate.
The Gefen 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort
The Gefen 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort allows a DisplayPort-equipped computer
to be connected to four DisplayPort displays. Resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 are
supported. EDID management provides rapid integration of DisplayPort sources
and displays. Two or more of these splitters can be connected together to create
larger video distribution networks.
How It Works
Connect the DisplayPort computer to the input on the Splitter using the supplied
cable. Connect up to four DisplayPort displays to the 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort.

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 1:4 SPLITTER FOR DISPLAYPORT
• All other DisplayPort devices/displays connected to the output ports must be
compatiblewithatleastoneresolution/audioformatspeciedinthisEDID.
It is recommended to set, on the source device, a common resolution and
audio format shared by all attached devices/displays. This is to ensure a
compatible signal is output to all connected devices/displays.
• HDCP content is supported.
• NOTE: If the source and/or display is not 100% DisplayPort compliant, a
protocol-specicadapterwillberequiredinordertoconnectthesourceto
the Splitter and/or the Splitter to a high-resolution display.
OPERATION NOTES
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3
FEATURES
Features
• Simultaneously displays one DisplayPort source on up to four displays
• Supports 1080p Full HD at 120Hz and dual-link resolutions up to 2560 x
1600 (WQXGA)
• EDID Management for rapid integration of source and displays
• EDID Reset button
• Supports up to 7.1 channels of linear PCM audio (32 kHz - 192 kHz
sampling rate)
• Supports DisplayPort version 1.1a
Package Includes
(1) 1:4 Splitter for DisplayPort
(1) 6 ft. DisplayPort cable
(1) 5V / 3A DC power supply
(1) Quick Start Guide

4
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
Front Panel
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5
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power
This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the unit is powered.

6
BACK PANEL LAYOUT
Back Panel
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