Gomax SP-5018P User manual

1x8 HDMI Splitter over Cat.X
with Local Out
User Manual
To avoid EMI issue, complete STP Cat6 cable is strongly recommended!
rev: 140605
Made in Taiwan
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The SP-5018P 1x8 HDMI Splitter over Cat.X with Local Out has been tested for conformance to
safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipments, the SP-5018P should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety
instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................................................................3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................4
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................4
PIN DEFINITION .....................................................................................................................5
NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................6
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
The SP-5018P 1x8 HDMI Splitter over Cat.X with Local Out provides the most flexible solution by
which the high definition video and high quality audio can be transmitted to different locations over a long
distance. The devices are cascadable, allowing you to extend HDMI compliant displays almost anywhere.
The input HDMI source can be duplicated and distributed to up to 8 HDMI enable displays through cost
effective Cat-5/5e/6 cables with HDMI over CAT5 receivers (CV-735 and/or CV-715s). For convenience,
SP-5018P is also equipped a local HDMI output for monitoring. With the built in equalization, the input
HDMI cable can be extended up to 20 meters (66 feet) long under Full HD, and make the overall
transmission distance superior than regular HDMI splitters or matrix switches in the market.
FEATURES
●State-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for utmost compatibility and
reliability
●Support HDMI Deep Color & 3D / DVI 1.0 compliant
●HDCP 1.1 compliant
●Regenerates the HDMI signal
●HDMI local output for monitoring
●Supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to learn the EDID of displays
●Extends up to 20m (66ft) of input HDMI cable
●Extends up to 60m (200ft) of output Cat-5/5e/6 UTP cable under HD (720p / 1080i)
●Extends up to 40m (130ft) of output Cat-5/5e/6 UTP cable under Full HD (1080p)
●Pure unaltered uncompressed 7.1ch digital HDMI over UTP cable transmission
●Allows cascading
●Perfectly integrated with other HDMI over Cat.X series products
●1RU rack mountable
PACKAGE CONTENTS
●1x SP-5018P ●1x Rack-mounting ear set
●1x DC 5V 4A in-line with C7 power cord ●1x User Manual
The length depends on the characteristics and quality of the cables.Higher resolutions and
longer transmission distances require low skew cables (<25ns/100m) for best performance.
Unshielded CAT6with metal RJ45 connectors is recommended.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
SP-5018P
CV-735
CV-715S
Technical
Role of usage
1x8 Distribution Amplifier
Transmitter [TX]
Receiver
[long range RX]
Receiver
[short range RX]
HDMI compliance
HDMI Deep Color & 3D
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 up to 36-bit color
Transmission over
UTP cable (24-bit)
Full HD (1080p)-40m (130ft) [CAT.X]
HD (720p/1080i)-50m (165ft) [CAT.X]
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Equalization
None
Adjustable 8-level digital
None
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
Input DDC signal
5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]
ESD protection
[1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input
1x HDMI
1x RJ-45
1x RJ-45
Output
8x RJ-45, 1x HDMI
1x HDMI
1x HDMI
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
Type A [19-pin female]
Type A [19-pin male]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
Rotary control switch
8-dial modes for
audio/vedeo mode selection
and EDID learning
8-level signal equalization None
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Metal enclosure
Plastic molding
Dimensions
[L x W x H]
Model
439 x 156 x 43mm
[1'5.2" x 6.1" x 1.7"]
93 x 90 x 25mm
[3.7" x 3.5" x 1"]
25 x 45 x 20mm
[1" x 1.8" x 0.8"]
Package
230 x 545 x 110mm
[9.1" x 1'10" x 4.3"]
175 x 270 x 80mm
[6.9" x 10.6" x 3.2"]
115 x 170 x 40mm
[4.5" x 6.7" x 1.6"]
Carton
580 x 570 x 260mm
[1'11" x 1'11" x 10.2"]
450 x 370 x 300mm
[1'6" x 1'3" x 11.8"]
370 x 450 x 300mm
[1'3" x 1'6" x 11.8"]
Weight
Model
1723g [3.8 lbs]
175g [6.2 oz]
22g [0.8 oz]
Package
2600g [5.7 lbs]
475g [1 lbs]
90g [3.2 oz]
Fixedness
1RU rack-mount with ears
Wall-mounting case with screws
Direct plug-in
Power supply
5V 4A DC
5V 2A DC
None
Power consumption
13 Watts [max]
1.5 Watt [max]
0.1 Watt [max]
Operation temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
1. SIGNAL: bright - HDMI source signal is detected; dark - no HDMI signal.
2. POWER: bright - power on; dark - power off.
Rear Panel
3. On/Off switch:Power on/off switch
4. +5V DC: Connect to a 5V DC power supply unit here
5. HDMI INPUT: Connect to the HDMI source here
6. HDMI OUTPUT: Connect to a HDMI display here for local monitoring or cascade to another HDMI
splitter such as SP-5012, SP-5014, SP-5018P, SP-5018P, SP-5024 or SP-5028
7. MODE: 0 – Supported up to Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 7.1ch audio
1 – Supported up to Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 2ch audio
2 – Supported up to HD(1080p@30)(1080i@60)(720p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 7.1ch audio
3 – Supported up to HD(1080p@30)(1080i@60)(720p@60) - 24bit 2D video & 2ch audio
4 – Supported up to Full-HD(1080p@60) - 36bit 2D video & 7.1ch audio
5 – Supported up to Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 3D video & 2ch audio
6 – Supported up to Full-HD(1080p@60) - 24bit 3D video & 7.1ch audio
7 – EDID learning mode – learns EDID from the display
8. Cat.X OUTPUT 1~8: Link to each HDMI display via a Cat-5e/6/7 cable with a HDMI over CAT5e
receiver CV-735 or CV-715s on each CAT5 output port
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Broadcasts HDMI signals to eight remote displays with a local port
1. Turn off all devices, including sources and displays.
2. Connect an HDMI source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) to the HDMI INPUT port.
3. Connect the receivers (CV-735 or CV-715s) via Cat-5/5e/6 cables to each HDMI Signal OUTPUT
port.
4. Connect the local HDMI equipped monitor.
5. Plug in 5V 4A DC power supply.
6. Power on the HDMI displays.
7. Power on the HDMI source device.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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PIN DEFINITION
HDMI
Type A (Receptacle) HDMI
Pin 1
TMDS Data2+
Pin 11
TMDS Clock Shield
Pin 2
TMDS Data2 Shield
Pin 12
TMDS Clock–
Pin 3
TMDS Data2–
Pin 13
NC
Pin 4
TMDS Data1+
Pin 14
Reserved (N.C. on device)
Pin 5
TMDS Data1 Shield
Pin 15
SCL
Pin 6
TMDS Data1–
Pin 16
SDA
Pin 7
TMDS Data0+
Pin 17
DDC/CEC Ground
Pin 8
TMDS Data0 Shield
Pin 18
+5V Power
Pin 9
TMDS Data0–
Pin 19
Hot Plug Detect
Pin 10
TMDS Clock+
RJ45 / Cat.X
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NOTICE
1. When adjusting the signal level on the receiver unit, please dial the rotary control switch from 7 to 0
and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriate signal
level setting may cause overpowering issue that would shorten the product life significantly!
2. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve
and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information.
3. All HDMI over Cat.X transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz UTP
cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C & VG-870B.
4. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables, the type of HDMI sources,
and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid UTP cables (usually in the form of 330m
[1,000ft] bulk cables) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP cables (usually in the form of
fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited than unshielded UTP cables. A solid
UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long
extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only viable choice.
5. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for category cables is recommended.
6. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, one can
use double shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
7. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 cables has the major effect on how long the transmission limit can
achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to one's
choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is
recommended.
8. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI input 1]
generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.
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WARRANTY
The SELLER warrants the SP-5018P 1x8 HDMI Splitter over Cat.X with Local Out free from
defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an
authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year warranty period, The
SELLER, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been subjected to accident,
disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge and power surge. This
warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct transaction only. This warranty is void if the
warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit 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 90 days from the day of reshipment
to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or assume the risk of loss
or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization
number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations, any
other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly
disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are responsible
for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables and power adapters are limited to a 30 day
warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, The
SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. The
SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting
from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Also, the
technical information contained herein regarding the SP-5018P features and specifications is subject to
change without further notice.
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