Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-142D User manual

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User Manual
EXT-HDMI1.3-142D
Splitter for HDMI 1.3
with Digital Audio

1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio
Important Safety Instructions
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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 manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.

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 has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the
Support section of the Gefen Web site.
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1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio

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Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio
is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
Important Notice
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
© 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio

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• By default, display information from the display connected to HDMI output port 1 is
sent back to the source. Therefore, the other display connected to the 1:2 Splitter for
HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio must be capable of accepting the timings, resolutions
and audio formats of the display that is connected to HDMI output port 1. It is
recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution be connected to
HDMI output port 1. This is to ensure that a compatible video signal will be able to
be displayed on all connected monitors. There is a generic EDID programmed into
the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio that can be used instead. See EDID
Management (page 8)for more information.
• The digital TOSLINK output supports the following audio formats:
► LPCM, 2-channel
►Dolby Digital, up to 5.1 channels
►Dolby Digital Plus, up to 5.1 channels
► DTS Digital Surround™, up to 5.1 channels
• LPCM of more than 2 channels, Dolby Digital Plus of 7.1 channels, DTS-HD and
Dolby TrueHD are supported through the HDMI output only.
Operating Notes
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Features
• Simultaneously displays a single Hi-Def source on up to two (2) HDTV displays
without signal loss
• Maintains sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p Full HD and 2K
• HDMI Features:
► 225 MHz (up to 12 bit YUV 444 supported @ 1080p)
►Deep Color
► Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
► Lip-Sync
• 3DTV Pass-Through
• Color Space Conversion
• EDID Management for rapid integration of sources and display devices.
• Mono-LOK™ Locking HDMI Connectors
• Built-in TOSLINK audio output connector
• Supports the use of DVI sources and DVI displays with an HDMI-to-DVI converter
cable or adapter
• HDMI and HDCP compliant
Packing List
The 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio ships with the items listed below. If any of
these items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your
dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio
• 1 x 6 ft HDMI cable (M-M)
• 1 x 5V DC Power Supply
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Features and Packing List
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1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio

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Table of Contents
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1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio
01 Getting Started
Unit Layout ............................................................................................................ 2
Front.............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
02 Operating the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with
Digital Audio
EDID Management................................................................................................ 8
Selecting the EDID Mode.............................................................................. 8
Internal EDID................................................................................................. 9
External EDID ............................................................................................. 10
03 Appendix
Specications ...................................................................................................... 14

Splitter for HDMI 1.3
with Digital Audio
01 Getting Started
Unit Layout ............................................................................................................ 2
Front.............................................................................................................. 2
Back .............................................................................................................. 3
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4

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Front
ID Name Description
1 Power This LED indicator will glow bright red once
the included power supply is connected
between the unit and an available electrical
outlet.
2 Int This LED indicator will glow bright green
when the Splitter is using the internal EDID.
See EDID Management (page 8)for
more information.
3Ext This LED indicator will glow bright blue
when the Splitter is using the external
(downstream) EDID. See EDID
Management (page 8)for more
information.
4 Link This LED indicator will glow bright blue
once the active source device is connected
to the HDMI In connector.
Unit Layout
1 2 3 4
Getting Started

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Back
ID Name Description
1 Optical Out Connect an optical audio cable from this
TOSLINK® connector to an A/V receiver.
2EDID Press this button to toggle between the
internal and external EDID. The unit must
be power-cycled when the EDID mode is
changed. See EDID Management (page
8)for more information.
3 Reset Press this button to power-cycle the splitter.
4HDMI In Use the included HDMI cable to connect
the Hi-Def source to this port.
5HDMI Out 1 Connect a Hi-Def display from this port
using an HDMI cable.
6HDMI Out 2 Connect a Hi-Def display from this port
using an HDMI cable.
7 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to
this power receptacle.
Unit Layout
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4 5 6 7
Getting Started

Page Title
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Installation
Connection Instructions
1. Connect the included HDMI cable between the Hi-Def source and the HDMI In port on
the splitter.
2. Connect up to two Hi-Def displays to the splitter using the HDMI Out 1 and
HDMI Out 2 ports.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect an optical audio cable from the TOSLINK connector on the
splitter to an A/V receiver.
4. Connect the included 5V DC power supply from the power receptacle of the splitter to
an available electrical outlet.
Sample Wiring Diagram
EXT-HDMI1.3-142D
HD Display
HD Display
Audio Receiver
Hi-Def Source
Splitter for HDMI
DIGITAL AUDIO (TOSLINK) CABLE
HDMI CABLE
Getting Started

Splitter for HDMI 1.3
with Digital Audio
02 Operating the
1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with
Digital Audio
EDID Management................................................................................................ 8
Selecting the EDID Mode.............................................................................. 8
Internal EDID................................................................................................. 9
External EDID ............................................................................................. 10

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The 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio 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 sink (display) devices that are connected
to the splitter. The EDID contains information about what type of audio/video data that the
source can send to each output device. The splitter can use either the downstream EDID
(from the display/sink) or the built-in internal EDID.
Selecting the EDID Mode
1. Press and release the EDID button, on the back panel, to toggle between internal
and external EDID modes.
2. The LED indicators on the front panel will display the current EDID mode.
3. After the desired EDID mode is selected, press the Reset button on the back panel.
The splitter must be reset or power-cycled when switching between EDID modes.
EDID button
EDID Management
Internal EDID in use
External EDID in use
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Internal EDID
Use this EDID mode if problems are encountered when using the external EDID.
The built-in internal EDID provides the source device with a “generic” EDID which
can be used by all display (sink) devices.
1. Select the internal EDID mode. Refer to Selecting the EDID Mode (page 8).
2. The Int LED indicator on the front panel will be illuminated.
3. Press and release the Reset button on the back panel of the splitter to reset the unit.
The splitter must be reset (or power-cycled) each time the EDID mode is switched.
The table, below, displays the video timings and audio formats supported by the
internal EDID.
Video Timings Audio Formats
1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz
1280 x 720p @ 59.94 / 60 Hz
1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz
1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 / 60 Hz*
720 x 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz
720 x 576 @ 50 Hz
1920 x 1080p @ 50 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 59.94 / 60 Hz
1440 x 480p @ 59.94 / 60 Hz
1440 x 576p @ 50 Hz
LPCM (2CH),
Dolby Digital (2CH/5.1CH),
DTS Digital Surround™
(2CH/5.1CH)
* Native resolution
NOTE: All sink devices connected to the splitter must be compatible
with at least one resolution / audio format specied in the internal
EDID. If one of the connected displays does not support xvYCC,
then this feature is removed from the EDID.
EDID Management
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External EDID
When set to Ext mode, EDID data will be fetched from the sink that is connected to HDMI
Out 1. It is recommended that the display with the lowest native resolution be connected
to HDMI Out 1. This ensures that a compatible video signal will be output to all connected
displays.
1. Select the external EDID mode. Refer to Selecting the EDID Mode (page 8).
2. The Ext LED indicator on the front panel will be illuminated.
3. Press and release the Reset button on the back panel of the splitter to reset the unit.
The splitter must be reset (or power-cycled) each time the EDID mode is switched.
When the external EDID is used, the following rules apply:
► The 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio will always attempt to read the
EDID from HDMI Out 1. Once read, the EDID will be copied to HDMI In.
►If a sink device is not present on HDMI Out 1, then the EDID will be read from
HDMI Out 2 and copied to HDMI In.
This state will be in effect until a sink device is connected to HDMI Out 1
and the splitter is power-cycled or the Reset button is pressed.
► Both Deep Color and x.v.Color (xvYCC) will be enabled if it is supported by the
sink that is connected to HDMI Out 1. If these features are not supported by the
display connected to HDMI Out 2, then no picture will appear on that display.
EDID Management
Operating the 1:2 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 with Digital Audio