SIIG YN6181 User manual

DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port
HDMI Active Adapter
Installation Guide
04-0970A
Introduction
The DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter
distributes one DisplayPort source to two HDMI
displays.
Key Features and Benefits
• Distribute content from one DisplayPort
input and two HDMI outputs
• Supports DisplayPort 1, 2 and 4 lanes and
link rates up to 3.2Gbps
• Supports SST (Single-Stream Transport) or
MST (Multi-Stream Transport)
• Supportsvideowallfunction:Tilingmultiple
screens together to form one large screen
• Supports 1080p and 3840x1080 when two
displays are connected
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• DisplayPort IN: Connects to your
DisplayPort source device
• HDMI OUT (1-2): Connects to your HDMI
displays
Package Contents
•DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active
Adapter
• Installation guide
Layout
DisplayPort IN
HDMI OUT 1
HDMI OUT 2
Figure 1: Layout

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices you plan to connect to
this adapter.
2. Insert the DisplayPort IN of the DisplayPort
1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter to your
DisplayPort source.
3. Connect your HDMI monitors to the HDMI
OUT (1 and 2) of the active adapter using
HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included).
4. Power on all of the connected devices.
5. The DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active
Adapter is ready for use.

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Application
The DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter
supports 2 HDMI displays simultaneously.
2 HDMI Displays
Extended Mode (AMD Graphics with Eyefinity)
The two 2 HDMI displays act as one large
extended display.
2 HDMI displays
Figure 2
HDMI
cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort source (Desktop,
notebook, etc)

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Extended Mode (Multi-Stream Transport)
The two 2 HDMI displays are individual.
2 HDMI displays
HDMI
cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort source (Desktop,
notebook, etc)
Figure 3

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Figure 5
Mirror Mode
Resolutions under 1920x1080:
2 HDMI displays
Figure 4
2 HDMI displays
Resolutions above 1920x1080:
DisplayPort source (Desktop,
notebook, etc)
HDMI
cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort source (Desktop,
notebook, etc)
HDMI cable
HDMI
cable

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4 HDMI Displays
Two DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter
can work together as a 4-display video wall.
Important: Supports AMD with Eyefinity
Technology graphic cards with 2 DisplayPort
output connectors only.
4 HDMI displays
Figure 6
HDMI cable
HDMI
cable
HDMI
cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort source* (e.g. Desktop)

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Graphic Card Setup
At the AMD Catalyst Control Center, click AMD
Eyefinity Multi-Display for advanced display
mode setup. See Figure 7.
Refer to your graphic card menu for more details.
Figure 7

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Supported Video Resolutions
Refer to Table 1 for the supported resolution
under different conditions (2 HDMI displays, or
4 HDMI displays via two DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port
HDMI Active Adapter):
*Note: The timing is listed in EDID
extensionblock.Someolddisplaydrivers
may not support it.
The actual output resolution is determined by the
EDID of each display. We suggest that you use
the same brand and model displays for the best
video output.
Table 1
Supported Video Resolutions (TV Wall)
Two Monitors Four Monitors
Computer Setting Each Monitor Computer Setting Each Monitor
3840x1080 1920x1080 3840x2160 1920x1080
2560x1024 1280x1024 2560x2048 1280x1024
2048x768 1024x768 2048x1536 1024x768
3360x1050 1680x1050 3360x2100 1680x1050
2880x900 1440x900 2880x1800 1440x900
1600x600 800x600 1600x1200 800x600
1280x480 640x480 1280x960 640x480
2800x1050 1400x2050 2800x2100 1400x1050

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Technical Support and Warranty
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You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 3-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request
will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will
be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

PRODUCT NAME
DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE 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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB,
and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
Notebooksystems andexternal peripherals. SIIGcontinues togrow byadding
A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIGproducts offercomprehensiveuser manuals,many user-friendlyfeatures,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
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the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
DisplayPort 1.2 to 2-Port HDMI Active Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG
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