PureTools PT-SP-HD18D User manual

User Manual
PT-SP-HD18D
User Manual
HDMI Splitter 1x8 4K (60Hz 4:4:4) HDR with Downscaling
Model PT-SP-HD18D
Designed in Germany
© 2018 PureLink GmbH All rights reserved. V1.0

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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject
to the physical product.
This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make changes in
functions or parameters without prior notice or obligation.
Trademarks
Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this
manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this
publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.
FCC Statement
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. It 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 commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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REACH | 1907/2006/EU
ROHS | 2011/65/EU
PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SP-HD18Dcomplies with
Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU.
EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive)
PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SP-HD18D complies
with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of
Conformity is available at the following Internet address:
http://www.purelink.de/ce/4251364718285_CE.pdf

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before
using the device. Save this manual for further reference.
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material
for possible future shipment
Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical
shock or burn.
Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module
immediately.
Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power
to the device before cleaning.
Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Product Introduction
Thanks for choosing the HDMI 2.0 1x8 Splitter, which can distribute one HDMI input
to eight outputs. The splitter supports HDMI video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4,
1080P 3D and multichannel audio formats. Except passing EDID information from
the display, there are multiple built-in EDID settings can be selected by the 4-pin
DIP switch on the rear panel.
CEC technology is adopted to turn on/off displays and adjust volume by the control
buttons on the front panel. Moreover, the splitter supports convenient firmware
upgrade through Micro-USB port.
Features
Supports HDMI 2.0 and the video resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4.
HDMI input supports HDCP 2.2 and the outputs support HDCP1.4.
Supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically
degraded to 1080P output for compatibility with 1080P display.
18Gbps high bandwidth.
Advanced EDID management: multiple preset and user defined allowed.
Built-in equalizer for signal enhancement to avoid signal attenuation in
transmission.
Supports CEC control to turn on/off displays and adjust their volume.
Provides LEDs to indicate the current operating status and to assist
troubleshooting and installation.
Firmware upgrade by Micro-USB port.

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Packing List
1x HDMI 2.0 1x8 Splitter
2x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
4x Plastic Cushions
1x Power Adapter (12V DC 1A)
1x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.
Panel Description
Front Panel
①POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
②INPUT LED: The LED illuminates green when there is HDMI input.
③OUTPUT LEDs: The LED illuminates green when there is HDMI output on the
corresponding channel.
④DISPLAY ON Button and LED: Press the button to turn on displays. The LED
blinks green when press this button to send control signal.
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⑤DISPLAY OFF Button and LED: Press the button to turn off displays. The LED
blinks green when press this button to send control signal.
⑥VOLUME DOWN/MUTE Button: Press the button to decrease the volume of
displays. Press and hold this button at least three seconds to mute the displays.
⑦VOLUME UP Button: Press the button to increase the volume of displays or exit
mute mode if the displays is already in the mute mode.
⑧EDID: 3-pin DIP Switch for the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)
value setting. Please refer to the EDID Management for more details.
⑨FW: Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade.
Note: Only the displays which support CEC can be controlled by DISPLAY ON, DISPLAY
OFF, VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
Rear Panel
①INPUT: Type-A female HDMI input port to connect a HDMI source.
②OUTPUTS: Eight type-A female HDMI output ports to connect HDMI displays.
③EDID: 4-pin DIP switch for EDID setting. Please refer to the 5.EDID Management
for more details.
④DC 12V: DC barrel port to connect an AC power adapter.
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EDID Management
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to
match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the source device
obtains its EDID from the first connected display. Meanwhile, since the displays
with different capabilities are connected to the splitter, the 3-pin DIP switch on the
front panel and the 4-pin DIP switch on the rear panel can be used in combination
to set the EDID to a fixed value to ensure the compatibility in video resolution.
Switch Status
Description
L.RES
The splitter reads all EDID information from all connected displays,
and choose the one with lowest resolution passing to the source.
PRESET
In this mode, the 4-pin DIP switch on the rear panel can be used to
select predefined EDID and customize a specific EDID as need.
H.RES
The splitter reads all EDID information from all connected displays,
and choose the one with highest resolution passing to the source.
Predefined EDID setting
When the 3-pin DIP switch on the front panel is in PRESET mode, the 4-pin DIP
switch on the rear panel can be used to set the EDID to a built-in fixed value. Use
the following table to determine the settings for the 4-pin DIP switch for specific
video resolution and audio capabilities.
When in the lower position, the switch represents “0”, while putting the switch in
the upper position, it represents “1”.

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Switch Status
Video Resolution
Audio Format
0000
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 1.
0001
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 2.
0010
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 3.
0011
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 4.
0100
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 5.
0101
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 6.
0110
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 7.
0111
Obtains EDID from the display connected to the HDMI output port 8.
1000
720P
LPCM
1001
1080P
LPCM
1010
1080P
DTS/Dolby
1011
3840x2160@30Hz
LPCM
1100
3840x2160@30Hz
DTS/Dolby
1101
3840x2160@60Hz
LPCM
1110
3840x2160@60Hz
DTS/Dolby
User defined EDID setting
Except directly invoking the built-in EDID, the specific EDID can be customized by
following the below operation process.
1) Rename the user defined EDID according the following format.
EC_xx_xxxx_xxx.bin
EC: Represents EDID.
xx: Represents EDID ID. It is “15”.
xxxx: Represents the video parameter.
xxx: Represents the audio format.
Example: EC_15_720P_LPCM.bin
2) Power on the splitter, and then connect to the PC with USB cable. The PC will
automatically detect a U-disk named of “BOOTDISK”.
3) Double-click to open the U-disk, a file named of “READY.TXT” will be showed.

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4) Copy the user defined EDID (such as EC_15_720P_LPCM.bin) to the “BOOTDISK”
U-disk.
5) Reopen the U-disk to check the filename “READY.TXT” whether automatically
becomes “SUCCESS.TXT”, if yes, the user defined EDID was imported into the
splitter and saved as its corresponding EDID ID successfully.
6) Remove the USB cable, and then reboot the splitter.
7) The new EDID now can be invoked via the 4-pin DIP switch directly. The EDID ID
and its corresponding switch status is shown in the below list.
ID
Switch Status
15
1111
Video Resolution Down-scaling
The product supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be
automatically degraded to 1080P output for compatibility with 1080P display, shown
in the below chart.
Input
Output
#
Resolution
Refresh
Color
Space
Downscale
1080P Specs
1
3840x2160
60
4:4:4
Support
1080P@60Hz 4:4:4
2
3840x2160
30
4:4:4
Support
1080P@30Hz 4:4:4
3
3840x2160
24
4:4:4
Support
1080P@24Hz 4:4:4
4
3840x2160
60
4:2:0
Support
1080P@60Hz 4:2:0
5
3840x2160
30
4:2:0
Support
1080P@30Hz 4:2:0
6
3840x2160
24
4:2:0
Support
1080P@24Hz 4:2:0
7
3840x2160
60
4:2:2
Support
1080P@60Hz 4:4:4
8
3840x2160
30
4:2:2
Support
1080P@30Hz 4:4:4
9
3840x2160
24
4:2:2
Support
1080P@24Hz 4:4:4

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Firmware Upgrade
Please follow the below steps to upgrade firmware by the Micro-USB port:
1) Connect the splitter to the PC with USB cable.
2) Power on the splitter, and then the PC will automatically detect a U-disk named
of “BOOTDISK”.
3) Double-click to open the U-disk, a file named of “READY.TXT” will be showed.
4) Directly copy the latest upgrade file (.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.
5) Reopen the U-disk to check the filename “READY.TXT” whether automatically
becomes “SUCCESS.TXT”, if yes, the firmware was upgraded successfully,
otherwise, the firmware updating is fail, the name of upgrade file (.bin) should
be confirm again, and then follow the above steps to upgrade again.
6) Remove the USB cable after firmware upgrade.

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System Connection
The following diagram illustrates the typical input and output connection of the
splitter:
ON
OFF 1 0
HDMI 2.0 Tx
HDMI 2.0 Rx
HDMI:
HDBaseT:
1080p Display
4K/60 Display
4K/60 Display
Down Scaling4K@60 4:4:4 HDR
4K/60 Blu-ray
4K/60 Display
4K/60 Display

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Technical Specification
Video Input
Input
(1) HDMI
Input Connector
(1) Female type-A HDMI
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
HDMI Standard
2.0
HDCP Version
2.2
CEC
Supported
Video Output
Output
(8) HDMI
Output Connector
(8) Female type-A HDMI
HDMI Output Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
HDMI Standard
2.0
CEC
Supported
Control
Control Part
(4) Control buttons; (1) EDID 3-pin DIP switch;
(1) EDID 4-pin DIP switch; (1) Micro-USB port
General
Bandwidth
18Gbps
Operation Temperature
-10℃~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃~ +70℃
Relative Humility
10%-90%
Power Supply
Input:100V~240V AC; Output: 12V DC 1A
Power Consumption
7W(Max)
Dimension (W*H*D)
260mm x 20mm x 70mm
Net Weight
500g
Note: Please adopt high-qualified HDMI cable fully compliant with HDMI 2.0 for
reliable transmission and connection.

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After-Sales Service
If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal
with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by
the users during the warranty.
1) Product Limited Warranty: The product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for two years (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is
evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain
warranty service.
2) What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
Warranty expiration.
Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
Normal wear and tear.
Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the
model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
Damage caused by force majeure.
Servicing not authorized by distributor.
Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.
3) Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or
reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed
failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.

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Asking for Assistance
Technical Support:
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Technical Support Hours:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday
Write to:
PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine
www.purelink.de
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