Rocket Fish RF-G1603 User manual

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• HDMI splitter
• AC power adapter
• Quick Setup Guide
FEATURES
• Supports 3D video
• 480i to 4K@60 Hz (4K UHD) from the source device
• Supports 18 Gbps bandwidth
• Compatible with most TVs, projectors, and video displays with HDMI inputs
• Gold-plated connectors for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance
• Supports HDMI CEC commands for remote control functionality
• Wall-mountable with integrated key-hole slots (hardware not included).
HDMI SPLITTER BASICS
This Rocketsh two-way HDMI splitter will send HDMI audio and video signals from a
single source, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or cable/satellite box, to two destinations,
such as a TV and an AV receiver. It is ideal for sending the audio signal from a 4K source to
an AV receiver (one that does not support 4K video pass-through), and video signal to a
4K UHD TV.
SETTING UP YOUR HDMI SPLITTER
1Connect a high-speed HDMI cable (not included) from your video source to the INPUT
port on the HDMI splitter.
2Connect another high-speed HDMI cable from your HDMI splitter’s OUTPUT1 or
OUTPUT2 port to the IN port of an audio or display device.
3Connect the included AC power adapter from the micro USB port on the HDMI splitter
to a standard 120V AC power outlet. The Power LED indicator on the front lights white.
4Turn on all connected devices and operate. When you are nished, you can leave your
HDMI splitter plugged in.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
RF-G1603 / RF-G1603-C,4K HDMI Splitter
HDMI
OUT 1 HDMI IN HDMI
OUT 2
Micro USB
5V/1A
HDMI version
Video signal bandwidth
Resolutions supported
HDMI HDCP
Power
Dimensions
2.0b
18 Gbps
480i to 4K@60 Hz (4K UHD) from the source device
Compliant with HDCP 2.2
5 VDC / 1,000 mA (5 W max) Micro USB
3.9 × 3.4 × 1.1 in. (100 × 87 × 27 mm)
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Make sure that the HDMI splitter’s power adapter is plugged in.
•Make sure that you are using high-speed HDMI cables for all
connections.
• Make sure that the TV’s video resolution supports the video
source’s output resolution.
• Make sure that the audio and video formats of the content
being used (such as Blu-ray disc) are supported by all
connected devices.
• Make sure that your destination components (such as TV and
AV receiver) are set to the correct HDMI inputs.
• Make sure that you are using High-Speed HDMI cables for all
connections. To fully support 4K resolution, you should use
HDMI PREMIUM Certied Cable.
• Very long length of cables (over 20 ft./6.1 m) may cause a loss of
video signal or downgrade to lower resolution. Use a shorter
cable, if possible.
• Unplug the HDMI splitter’s AC power adapter, then plug it back
in again.
Power LED is not on
Video has
interference
No video and/or
audio
Problem Possible solution
HD TV
Soundbar
Micro USB
Monitor
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HDMI
Blu-ray player
Cable/Satellite box
Game
console Streaming
sticks/boxes
AV receiver
HDMI
HDMI
OR
OR OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Projector
Display devices
Audio devices
Video sources
Power
outlet
AC power
adapter
OR
Power LED
YOU WILL NEED
High-speed HDMI cables, such as Rocketsh,
available in multiple lengths.
Note: Using this product with 4K @60Hz video will
require the use of 18 Gbps bandwidth cables for best
performance.
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LEGAL NOTICES
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Note: 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, maybe 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 form that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Visit www.rocketshproducts.com for details.
CONTACT ROCKETFISH:
For customer service call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketshproducts.com
The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy and its aliated companies
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Ave South, Richeld, MN 55423 U.S.A.
©2020 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
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If you still have issues, do the following:
• Make sure that cable connections are tight.
• Try turning on your components in a dierent order. When you
nd one that works, continue to use this sequence.
• Try a dierent input source, then switch back to HDMI.
• Make sure that the video resolution output of the source device
is compatible with your TV or video projector.
• Bypass the home theater receiver by connecting the HDMI
source directly to the TV.
• Make sure that your components' rmware is up to date.
• This device passes CEC* commands sent by your components. If
you don’t want it to do this, it can be disabled in the device’s
menu. See the user guide or contact the manufacturer for more
information.
• Make sure that HDMI is the default output connection in your
PC/laptop settings.
• Start your PC/laptop with the HDMI cable connected to a TV
that is on.
• Start the PC/laptop while the TV is o, then turn on the TV.
• Try turning on both the PC/laptop and the TV, then connecting
them with an HDMI cable.
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No video and/or
audio
Device powers
on/o or switches
input unexpectedly
Problems
connecting your
PC/laptop to a TV
Problem Possible solution
Check for a conrmation indicator in the top left or right corner of
the screen. If you do not see this, or if you see a message stating
that either you need to connect the HDR source to an
HDR-compatible TV or the incoming signal has been downgraded
to 1080p due to the lack of proper HDR detection, check the
following:
• Use High-Speed HDMI cables (18 Gbps speed recommended).
• Make sure that all components involved are HDR compatible.
• Go into your source component's video resolution output
settings and, if necessary, change the resolution output setting
to 4K (sometimes labeled 4K/2K) and see if that corrects the
problem.
• Make sure that your TV/video projector’s rmware is up to date.
• If none of the above work, contact tech support for your
TV/video projector.
In some cases, HDCP 2.2 protection will have compatibility errors
when using a splitter. The splitter will request a 1080p signal from
the source component to allow a picture to be displayed.
HDR issues
(4K UHD TVs)
Video resolution
showing as 1080p,
even when 4K
signal selected
Problem Possible solution
*CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a feature of HDMI designed to allow users to command and control multiple
devices connected via HDMI using a single remote control. CEC also lets individual CEC-enabled devices command
and control each other without user input.
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